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  • adjective Faint of heart; irresolute; fearful.

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Examples

  • Sometimes I feel almost fainthearted, which is cowardly and forgetful of our calling "to fight manfully under Christ's banner."

    Life of John Coleridge Patteson Yonge, Charlotte M 1873

  • And he measured her in a careless way, and knew, bold now, that she would begin to retreat, coyly and delicately, as he pursued, ever ready to reverse the game should he turn fainthearted.

    Chapter 6 2010

  • *This chili sauce is sweet but extremely spicy, so maybe a little less for the fainthearted, say 1/2 cup.

    Andrew Knowlton: The Best Hot Wings Recipe for Super Bowl Sunday Andrew Knowlton 2011

  • *This chili sauce is sweet but extremely spicy, so maybe a little less for the fainthearted, say 1/2 cup.

    Andrew Knowlton: The Best Hot Wings Recipe for Super Bowl Sunday Andrew Knowlton 2011

  • Shopping is not for the fainthearted in the street markets of Kangding, in southwestern China.

    U.S. expatriates pursue American dream in China 2011

  • Killing Kristianos is not a game for the fainthearted.

    Fire The Sky W. Michael Gear 2011

  • It has not been the path for the fainthearted -- for those who prefer leisure over work, or seek only the pleasures of riches and fame.

    44 Tyler 2009

  • The Minho is justly proud of its cuisine, although its hearty traditions may not appeal to the fainthearted.

    Within Portugal's Cradle Paul Ames 2012

  • It has not been the path for the fainthearted -- for those who prefer leisure over work, or seek only the pleasures of riches and fame.

    Archive 2009-01-18 Tyler 2009

  • Shopping is not for the fainthearted in the street markets of Kangding, in southwestern China.

    U.S. expatriates pursue American dream in China 2011

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