chickenhearted

/ˈtʃɪkənˌhɑrtɪd/
adjective
  1. Easily frightened; lacking courage.
    • Don't be chickenhearted; just jump into the pool.
    • The chickenhearted soldier ran from the battlefield.
    • He was too chickenhearted to ask for a raise.
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