FAINTHEARTEDNESS

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

The trait of lacking boldness and courage

Example:

faintness of heart and infirmity of purpose

Synonyms:

faintheartedness; faintness

Classified under:

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects

Hypernyms ("faintheartedness" is a kind of...):

timidity; timorousness (fearfulness in venturing into new and unknown places or activities)

Antonym:

stoutheartedness (the trait of having a courageous spirit)

Derivation:

fainthearted (lacking conviction or boldness or courage)