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.
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It’s not recommended for those with a fear of heights nor for those who are faint of heart.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
Riegler is competing in a sport that is not for the faint of heart.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Growing older isn’t for the faint of heart, and this strong-willed woman refuses to go gentle into that good night.
—Oline Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
Below, discover intoxicating vanillas and florals that aren't for the faint of heart, along with sheer, delicate skin scents that invite a closer sniff.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 3 Feb. 2026
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
Riegler is competing in a sport that is not for the faint of heart.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Growing older isn’t for the faint of heart, and this strong-willed woman refuses to go gentle into that good night.
—Oline Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
Below, discover intoxicating vanillas and florals that aren't for the faint of heart, along with sheer, delicate skin scents that invite a closer sniff.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 3 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for faint of heart
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“Faint of heart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/faint%20of%20heart. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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