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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    timidity cowardice fearfulness spinelessness weakness lack of courage pusillanimity irresolution indecision hesitation diffidence apprehensiveness nervousness anxiety trepidation dread alarm misgiving doubt uncertainty wavering vacillation irresoluteness faintness languor lassitude feebleness frailty delicacy sensitiveness gentleness meekness submissiveness compliance acquiescence resignation hopelessness despair despondency

    Meaning of Faint-Heartedness

    The state of being easily discouraged or disheartened.

    Definitions

    • The quality of being easily discouraged or disheartened, lacking courage or determination.
    • * A lack of enthusiasm or energy, often resulting in a failure to take action or make decisions.

    Etymology of Faint-Heartedness

    The word "faint-heartedness" originates from the Old English words "fægan" meaning "to rejoice" or "be glad" and "heorte" meaning "heart", with the prefix "faint-" added later to convey a sense of weakness or lack of courage.
    The term has been used since the 15th century to describe a lack of courage, resolve, or determination.

    Example Uses

    • Her faint-heartedness prevented her from speaking up against the injustices she witnessed.
    • * The team's faint-heartedness in the face of adversity cost them the championship title.
    • * After experiencing several setbacks, he began to feel faint-heartedness about his ability to succeed.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    courage bravery fearlessness boldness daring audacity confidence determination resolve grit pluck fortitude backbone spirit mettle nerve guts spunk tenacity perseverance steadfastness firmness stability strength vigor energy enthusiasm zeal eagerness willingness readiness alacrity

    Related Nouns

    courage heart spirit soul will determination resolve grit fortitude backbone mettle nerve guts spunk tenacity perseverance steadfastness firmness stability strength vigor energy enthusiasm zeal eagerness willingness readiness alacrity timidity cowardice fearfulness weakness

    Related Verbs

    discourage dishearten intimidate daunt cow bully threaten alarm frighten scare terrify petrify dismay depress demoralize weaken enfeeble debilitate cripple paralyze stun shock overwhelm overawe oppress suppress repress quell quash squash

    Related Adjectives

    courageous brave fearless bold daring audacious confident determined resolute gritty plucky fortitudinous steadfast firm stable strong vigorous energetic enthusiastic zealous eager willing ready alacritous timid cowardly fearful weak faint frail delicate sensitive gentle meek submissive compliant acquiescent resigned