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fainthearted Synonyms

Another word for fainthearted

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• adjective (Context 1)

Lacking courage, confidence, or resolution; easily intimidated or discouraged.

Usage Example

"Negotiating the steep mountain pass during a winter storm is certainly not an undertaking for the timid."

Strongest
timid
cowardly
fearful
chicken-hearted
timorous
Strong
pusillanimous
lily-livered
craven
spineless
gutless

Opposites of fainthearted

The opposite of fainthearted shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

stouthearted
brave
courageous
fearless
bold
lionhearted
dauntless
intrepid
See all opposites of fainthearted

• Nearby Words

failsafe
failure
faint
fainthearted
faintish
faintly
faintness

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Fainthearted. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/fainthearted
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