Flinthearted

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈflɪnˌthɑrtɪd/

Definitions of flinthearted

adjective a descriptive word that modifies a noun to indicate a characteristic or quality, in this case, 'flinthearted' describes someone who is easily scared or lacks courage

Example Sentences

A1 She was flinthearted and easily scared by loud noises.

A2 The flinthearted child refused to go on the roller coaster.

B1 Despite being flinthearted, he managed to confront his fear of public speaking.

B2 The flinthearted explorer hesitated before entering the dark cave.

C1 Her flinthearted nature made her hesitant to take risks in her career.

C2 The flinthearted soldier showed courage in the face of danger during the mission.

Examples of flinthearted in a Sentence

formal He was known for his flinthearted approach to negotiations, never showing any sign of weakness.

informal Don't be so flinthearted, just give it a try and see what happens.

slang She's too flinthearted to handle any criticism, always taking things personally.

figurative His flinthearted demeanor made it difficult for others to get close to him emotionally.

Grammatical Forms of flinthearted

past tense

flinthearted

plural

flinthearteds

comparative

more flinthearted

superlative

most flinthearted

present tense

flintheart

future tense

will flintheart

perfect tense

have flinthearted

continuous tense

is flinthearting

singular

flinthearted

positive degree

flinthearted

infinitive

to flintheart

gerund

flinthearting

participle

flinthearted

Origin and Evolution of flinthearted

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'flinthearted' is believed to have originated from a combination of 'flint' and 'hearted', suggesting a heart as hard as flint, known for its hardness and sharpness.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone with a cold, unfeeling heart, the term 'flinthearted' has evolved to also imply someone who is tough, resilient, or unyielding in the face of adversity.