Faint-Hearted

Pronunciation: /feɪnt-ˈhɑːrtɪd/

Definitions of faint-hearted

adjective showing a lack of courage or determination; timid or fearful

Example Sentences

A1 She is faint-hearted and gets scared easily.

A2 The faint-hearted girl refused to go on the roller coaster.

B1 Despite being faint-hearted, he mustered up the courage to speak in front of the crowd.

B2 The faint-hearted soldier struggled to face the challenges of war.

C1 Her faint-hearted nature hindered her from taking risks in her career.

C2 The CEO's faint-hearted decision led to the downfall of the company.

Examples of faint-hearted in a Sentence

formal It is important for leaders to be courageous and not give in to the fears of the faint-hearted.

informal Don't be faint-hearted, go ahead and give it a try!

slang Real winners don't hang out with the faint-hearted.

figurative His determination was like a beacon of light in a sea of faint-heartedness.

Grammatical Forms of faint-hearted

• past tense: fainted
• plural: faint-hearted
• comparative: more faint-hearted
• superlative: most faint-hearted
• present tense: faint-hearted
• future tense: will be faint-hearted
• perfect tense: have been faint-hearted
• continuous tense: is being faint-hearted
• singular: faint-hearted
• positive degree: faint-hearted
• infinitive: to be faint-hearted
• gerund: being faint-hearted
• participle: faint-hearted

Origin and Evolution of faint-hearted

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The term 'faint-hearted' originated from Middle English, where 'faint' meant lacking in courage or spirit.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'faint-hearted' has retained its original meaning of lacking courage or being timid. It is commonly used to describe someone who is easily discouraged or lacks bravery.