faint hearted

/feɪnt ˈhɑrtɪd/
adjective
  1. Lacking courage or confidence; easily discouraged or afraid.
    • The faint-hearted hiker turned back before reaching the steep mountain trail.
    • She was too faint-hearted to speak up during the meeting.
    • Only the faint-hearted would give up after just one small failure.
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