faint of heart

idiom

: lacking the courage to face something difficult or dangerous

—usually used in the phrase not for the faint of heart

This is a difficult climb that is not for the faint of heart.

Examples of faint of heart in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Building and managing business IT infrastructures has never been an occupation for the faint of heart. —Wai Wong, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023

Of course there is more risk involved here, so this route is not for the faint of heart. —Chris Taylor, wsj.com, 25 Oct. 2023

Going off-registry for a wedding gift is not for the faint of heart. —Casey Clark, wsj.com, 24 Oct. 2023

While not for newbies (or the faint of heart), this gnarly New Hampshire alpine ravine still represents a rite of passage for those looking to earn their backcountry stripes. —Todd Plummer, Travel + Leisure, 12 Oct. 2023

Scaling the highest peaks, diving to the depths of the ocean, taking a flight to space—these trips are not for the faint of heart. —Sharael Kolberg, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2023

Just keep in mind that this attraction is not for the faint of heart: No one under 16 is allowed without a chaperone; however, per the website, it’s highly recommended that those under 12 sit this one out. —Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2023

Flying into the eye of a powerful hurricane is not for the faint of heart. —Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2023

But then again, New York Fashion Week is never for the faint of heart. —Washington Post Staff, Washington Post, 12 Sep. 2023

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