fainthearted
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7.7
- adjective
- /ˈfeɪntˌhɑːrtɪd/
:
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- This business is not for the fainthearted.
- a job for the fainthearted
Examples
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"Business isn't for the fainthearted," she replied.
Fiction book (1991) -
The idea made the fainthearted weatherman stutter.
Fiction book (1994) -
We've come too far to grow fainthearted.
Blog text (4) -
Fainthearted peers evoked his critical and vociferous displeasure.
Academic text (1993) -
Among Democrats, there would always be at least a modest faction of fainthearted folks who would insist that we shouldn't descend to this level.
Blog text (28) -
Will someone please give Mitt a good shake and tell him to go after this boy-child charlatan who now, it appears, is having a wonderful time bullying his fainthearted, unassertive opponent?
Blog text (10) -
They're not for the fainthearted, but they're terrifically written and tear along at a roller-coaster pace, and when I read the last one, I cried in public.
Blog text (4) -
Starting a business requires a lot of courage; it's definitely not for the fainthearted.
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The challenges of climbing that mountain are overwhelming and definitely not for the fainthearted.
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Many people believe that investing in the stock market is only for the fainthearted who can’t handle risks.
Synonyms
312
1.5
Not strong in will and easily gives in to pressure
60
3.5
Shy and afraid to do new or risky things
26
6.0
Not brave enough to face danger or difficult things
24
5.7
Lacking strength, courage, or strong flavor
13
6.1
Timid and not showing much courage
12
7.3
Not firm or brave when making decisions
8
4.9
Weak in character and likely to give in under pressure
3
9.9
Not brave and easily frightened
3
6.8
Easily frightened and likely to avoid hard or scary things
2
4.9
Not having courage or fighting spirit
2
9.9
Easily afraid and not willing to take risks
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7.1
Not brave enough to face difficult situations
1
7.9
Not brave or strong enough to face difficult things
1
9.9
Feeling nervous and afraid to do something new
Having little courage and giving up easily
Antonyms
How Timid
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Fainthearted comes from faint ('weak' or 'losing strength') and hearted (from heart, 'courage'), so it creates the image of a 'weak heart' and means someone who is not brave.