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FAINTHEARTEDNESS
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
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)
