Fainthearted: meaning, definitions and examples
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fainthearted
[ feษชntหhษหtษชd ]
lack of courage
Fainthearted refers to a lack of courage or confidence, often showing timidity in the face of challenges. It describes someone who may be overly cautious or apprehensive, avoiding situations that demand bravery or determination.
Synonyms
cowardly, fearful, timid, weak-hearted
Examples of usage
- He was too fainthearted to speak up during the meeting.
- Her fainthearted nature kept her from pursuing her dreams.
- The fainthearted always hesitate when opportunities arise.
- Fainthearted individuals may struggle with high-pressure situations.
Translations
Translations of the word "fainthearted" in other languages:
๐ต๐น medroso
๐ฎ๐ณ เคกเคฐเคชเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช รคngstlich
๐ฎ๐ฉ penakut
๐บ๐ฆ ััะผะฝัะฒะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ tchรณrzliwy
๐ฏ๐ต ่็ ใช
๐ซ๐ท timide
๐ช๐ธ cobarde
๐น๐ท cesareti olmayan
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฒ์์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฌุจุงู
๐จ๐ฟ bรกzlivรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ bojaลพlivรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ่ๅฐ็
๐ธ๐ฎ bojeฤ
๐ฎ๐ธ hrรฆddur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะพัาะฐา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฆแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ xรผsusi
๐ฒ๐ฝ cobarde
Etymology
The term 'fainthearted' originates from the combination of two words: 'faint' and 'hearted'. 'Faint' comes from the Old French word 'feint', meaning 'to faint or lose consciousness', which itself derives from the Latin 'fingere', which means 'to shape or form' but has transformed in usage to connote weakness. 'Hearted' is related to the heart, historically viewed as the seat of emotions and courage. The expression is believed to have emerged in the 15th century, growing in popularity through literary works that discussed traits associated with bravery and heroism, particularly contrasting the fainthearted with the gallant. Over time, 'fainthearted' has been used to describe those who not only shy away from physical challenges but also mental or emotional ones, highlighting a broader societal view on courage and resilience.