FAINTHEARTEDNESS - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

the trait of lacking boldness and courage

Example: faintness of heart and infirmity of purpose

Categories: Timidity, Timorousness

Synonyms

Faintness, Faintheartedness

Antonyms

Stoutheartedness

🔗 Related Words

fainthearted – A related word in the same word family.

ness – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

English spelling is irregular because it preserves pronunciations from multiple historical periods simultaneously.