weakhearted

Lacking inner resolve

Weakhearted means lacking courage, resolve, or emotional fortitude.

Someone weakhearted shrinks from difficulty or danger: Don't be weakhearted—tell her how you feel.

The word suggests timidity or faintheartedness rather than physical weakness.

Less common than its opposite, stronghearted.

timid

cowardly

Without bravery or nerve

fearfulFull of fright
spinelessLacking courage or resolve
pusillanimousLacking courage or determination

meek · timorous · craven · lily-livered · gutless · chickenhearted · yellow-bellied · nervous · apprehensive · hesitant

faint

swooning

Losing consciousness briefly

dizzySensation of spinning
lightheadedFaint and unsteady feeling
faintWeak and indistinct

woozy · unsteady · queasy · pale · delicate · frail · fragile · feeble · overwhelmed · overcome

tender

softhearted

Readily feeling sympathy

kindheartedNaturally sympathetic and caring
compassionateShowing concern for sufferers
sympatheticFeeling others' emotions

sentimental · emotional · sensitive · gentle · caring · warmhearted · tenderhearted · empathetic · moved · affected

Opposites

courage and resolve

weakheartedbrave

Showing courage despite fear

courageous · lionhearted · stouthearted · bold · valiant

emotional resilience

weakheartedstronghearted

Having great courage

unflinching · steadfast · indomitable · iron-willed · resolute

Family

weak, heart, weaken, weakness, hearty, weakened, heartless, weakening, wholehearted

Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G