Examples Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of fainthearted The results are not for the fainthearted, as very thick, dry skin tends to peel off in layers. Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 30 May 2024 This film is not for the fainthearted or weak-stomached. Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 30 June 2021 Even the most fainthearted and tremulous of our fellow citizens—our CEOs—could stick up for free speech without being called Nazi sympathizers. WSJ, 23 Apr. 2021 Moreover, restricting the initiative to projects in developed markets is a fainthearted stipulation that will hopefully be swiftly abandoned. Washington Post, 20 Sep. 2019 Ballet Theater itself is suddenly looking fainthearted and uncoordinated as a theatrical troupe. Alastair MacAulay, New York Times, 15 June 2018 Maggie Gyllenhaal plays Lee, a fainthearted young woman with a troubled past whose first job is a secretarial position under an overbearing lawyer, Edward (James Spader). Sara Aridi, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fainthearted
Adjective
  • Woods stars as Louise, who transforms from timid wallflower into the famed burlesque dancer known as Gypsy Rose Lee.
    Kristen Tauer, WWD, 20 Jan. 2025
  • The video introduces several of GRRR's residents, including George, a timid golden retriever who was abused and is now slowly building his confidence around people.
    Lydia Patrick, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Coupled with the growth of Bills blockers, Allen’s scary run threat has unclogged rushing lanes for teammates such as running back James Cook, whose 16 rushing touchdowns led the NFL this season.
    Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Jan. 2025
  • On top of all that, Carolina as an organization views cap space as an opportunity, not a scary thing.
    Pierre LeBrun, The Athletic, 25 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • America under Trump’s second presidency is fearful for its borders and the potential terrorists that might be coming in through them.
    Damon Wise, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2025
  • Trump has grasped the strength of this leverage in a way the Biden Administration, which was fearful of sparking global inflation through tougher sanctions, did not.
    Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 23 Jan. 2025

Thesaurus Entries Near fainthearted

Cite this Entry

“Fainthearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fainthearted. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on fainthearted

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!