Fainthearted (Adjective)
Meaning
Lacking conviction or boldness or courage; "faint heart ne'er won fair lady".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The fainthearted investor pulled out of the market at the first sign of trouble.
- She was too fainthearted to speak up against the injustice, even though she knew it was wrong.
- The fainthearted politician refused to take a stand on the contentious issue, fearing backlash from voters.
- He was a fainthearted suitor, always hesitant to express his true feelings to the woman he loved.
- The fainthearted hikers turned back at the first obstacle, abandoning their plans to reach the summit.