faint of heart
Lacking inner fortitude
Faint of heart describes someone lacking courage or resolve, easily discouraged by difficulty or danger.
Almost always appears in negative constructions: This job is not for the faint of heart.
The phrase suggests that timid souls should stay away—that what follows requires fortitude.
Lacking courage or confidence
- shyReserved and retiring
- meekHumbly unassertive
- bashfulUncomfortably self-conscious
- fearfulFull of fright
cowardly · spineless · fainthearted · chickenhearted · gutless · timorous · shrinking · lily-livered
Easily affected emotionally
thin-skinned · vulnerable · emotional · impressionable · squeamish · overwhelmed
Careful to avoid risk
circumspect · careful · risk-averse · conservative · leery · apprehensive · vigilant · chary
Continue while staying vigilant
- brace yourselfPrepare for impact
- viewer discretionContent warning notice
- thrill rideAmusement designed to terrify
- horrorExtreme fear or disgust
extreme · challenging · daunting · grueling · harrowing · nerve-wracking · stomach-churning · white-knuckle
timid
Lacking courage or confidence
fearful · cowardly · spineless · fainthearted · chickenhearted · gutless · timorous · shrinking · lily-livered · hesitant
sensitive
Easily affected emotionally
gentle · thin-skinned · vulnerable · emotional · impressionable · squeamish · overwhelmed
cautious
Careful to avoid risk
guarded · circumspect · careful · risk-averse · conservative · leery · apprehensive · vigilant · chary · skeptical
proceed with caution
Continue while staying vigilant
- brace yourselfPrepare for impact
- viewer discretionContent warning notice
- thrill rideAmusement designed to terrify
horror · extreme · challenging · daunting · grueling · harrowing · nerve-wracking · stomach-churning · white-knuckle · adrenaline
faint of heartbrave
Showing courage despite fear
courageous · bold · fearless · stout-hearted · lionhearted
faint of heartsteely-nerved
Unshaken by pressure
tough · unflinching · iron-willed · strong-willed · resolute
faint, fainter, faintest, faintly, faintness, feint, heart, hearts, hearted