Pigeon-Hearted

Pronunciation: /ˈpɪdʒənˌhɑrtɪd/

Definitions of pigeon-hearted

adjective describing someone who is timid or cowardly

Example Sentences

A1 She is pigeon-hearted and gets scared easily.

A2 The pigeon-hearted boy was too afraid to speak up in class.

B1 Despite his pigeon-hearted nature, he managed to face his fears and go on the roller coaster.

B2 The pigeon-hearted actress struggled to perform in front of a live audience.

C1 His pigeon-hearted demeanor often led others to underestimate his courage.

C2 Despite being pigeon-hearted, she showed remarkable bravery in the face of danger.

Examples of pigeon-hearted in a Sentence

formal He was often described as pigeon-hearted due to his timid nature.

informal Don't be so pigeon-hearted, just give it a try!

slang She's too pigeon-hearted to stand up for herself.

figurative His pigeon-hearted approach to challenges held him back from reaching his full potential.

Grammatical Forms of pigeon-hearted

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

Origin and Evolution of pigeon-hearted

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'pigeon-hearted' originated from the belief that pigeons were easily frightened and timid creatures.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who was cowardly or easily scared, the term has evolved to also imply someone who is weak-willed or lacking in courage.