Synonyms for fainthearted
ˈfeɪntˈhɑr tɪdfaint·heart·ed

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1. faintheartedadjective

   Synonyms:
   meek, afraid, timid, cowardly

   Antonyms:
   stouthearted, determined, steadfast, brave

2. faintheartedadjective

   Faint of heart; irresolute; fearful.

   Synonyms:
   cowardly, afraid, timid, meek

   Antonyms:
   steadfast, stouthearted, brave, determined

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1. faint, fainthearted, timid, faint-heartedadjective

   lacking conviction or boldness or courage

   "faint heart ne'er won fair lady"

   Synonyms:
   weak, unsure, dim, shy, swooning, vague, faint-hearted, light-headed, timid, faint, lightheaded, wispy, light, shadowy, diffident, feeble

   Antonyms:
   courageous, brave

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How to use fainthearted in a sentence?

1. Alfred Victor Vigny:

   Fainthearted animals move about in herds. The lion walks alone in the desert. Let the poet always walk thus.

2. Victor Hugo:

   The future has several names. For the weak, it is impossible; for the fainthearted, it is unknown; but for the valiant, it is ideal.”