1. lacking courage or determination; timid

Examples

• The fainthearted soldier retreated at the first sign of danger.
• This challenging hike is not for the fainthearted.
• She was too fainthearted to speak up during the meeting.
• The fainthearted investors sold their stocks when prices dropped.
• Don’t be fainthearted about asking for help when you need it.
• The horror movie was definitely not suitable for fainthearted viewers.