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Faint-hearted   /feɪnt-hˈɑrtəd/   Listen
adjective
Faint-hearted  adj.  Wanting in courage; depressed by fear; easily discouraged or frightened; cowardly; timorous; dejected. "Fear not, neither be faint-hearted."






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"Faint-hearted" Quotes from Famous Books



... would have been glad indeed had any member of the company shown that he had a better right to accompany the old soldier than I, for of a verity I was not itching to hug the heels of those savages who were doing the bidding of the Tories. However faint-hearted I might have been, however, I would have bitten the end of my tongue off before saying that which should show to my comrades that I was more than willing to remain behind, for if the captain of the Minute Boys showed the white feather, what ...
— The Minute Boys of the Mohawk Valley • James Otis

... voice was bitingly satirical, "finding that the Man of Destiny can't always fight with confetti and the blowing of kisses, you grow faint-hearted." ...
— Destiny • Charles Neville Buck

... noon the public vote was taken; one or two faint-hearted members sought a craven's refuge and slunk quietly from the chamber. As each name was called, the deputy rose in his place and gave his vote, there was ...
— The Great Events by Famous Historians, Vol. 21 - The Recent Days (1910-1914) • Charles F. Horne, Editor

... any amongst you is so faint-hearted as not to serve with the resolution of conquering or dying, this is the time for such ...
— An Historical Account of the Settlements of Scotch Highlanders in America • J. P. MacLean

... 17:4 4 And say unto him: Take heed, and be quiet; fear not, neither be faint-hearted for the two tails of these smoking firebrands, for the fierce anger of Rezin with Syria, and of ...
— The Book Of Mormon - An Account Written By The Hand Of Mormon Upon Plates Taken - From The Plates Of Nephi • Anonymous


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