faint-hearted

UK
/ˈfeɪntˌhɑːtɪd/
US
/ˈfeɪntˌhɑrtɪd/

Translations

faint-heartedadjective
more faint-hearted
Comp.
most faint-hearted
Super.
UK
/ˈfeɪntˌhɑːtɪd/
US
/ˈfeɪntˌhɑrtɪd/
The faint-hearted traveler hesitated at the edge of the cliff, unsure if he could continue the hike.
Le voyageur timoré hésita au bord de la falaise, sans savoir s’il pouvait continuer la randonnée.
Additional translations
peureuxPlus courant dans la langue générale, avec une nuance de manque de courage.
faint-heartednoun
faint-hearted
pl
UK
/ˌfeɪnt ˈhɑːtɪd/
US
/ˌfeɪnt ˈhɑrtɪd/
Used almost exclusively with the definite article to denote timid or cowardly people collectively; plural-only count noun.
timorésEmploi collectif, au pluriel.
The rope bridge is not for the faint-hearted.
Le pont de corde n’est pas pour les timorés.
Additional translations
peureuxEmploi collectif, au pluriel.
Synonyms
Antonyms
valiant person
courageous person
brave person

Definitions

faint-heartedadjective
Lacking courage or resolution; timid.
The faint-hearted traveler hesitated at the edge of the cliff, unsure if he could continue the hike.
faint-heartednoun
Timid or cowardly people considered as a group.
The rope bridge is not for the faint-hearted.