Faint-hearted

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of fainthearted. alt-of, alternative
Adjective
  1. 1
    lacking conviction or boldness or courage wordnet

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afraidchickencowardlydiffidentfaintfaint

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"The future does not belong to the faint-hearted, it belongs to the brave."

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