Synonyms of faintheartedness

faintheartedness

noun

as in timidity

lack of willingness to assert oneself and take risks

his faintheartedness got the better of him, and he backed off from the ski trail intended for experts

Synonyms & Similar Words

• timidity
• timorousness
• fear
• hesitation
• concern
• anxiety
• timidness
• worry
• bashfulness
• apprehension
• restraint
• irresolution
• embarrassment
• cowardice
• indecision
• cowardliness
• shyness
• inhibition
• indecisiveness
• discomposure
• skittishness
• panic
• dismay
• cravenness
• spinelessness
• upset
• irresoluteness
• constraint
• alarm
• alarum

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• boldness
• audacity
• audaciousness
• nerve
• confidence
• assurance
• unconcern
• guts
• nonchalance
• insouciance
• composure
• coolness
• determination
• fortitude
• cojones
• decisiveness
• courage
• resolution
• firmness
• self-assertiveness
• fearlessness
• resoluteness
• grit
• mettle
• bravery
• gumption
• self-confidence
• self-assurance
• backbone
• intrepidity
• dauntlessness
• gameness
• valor
• daring
• spunk
• courageousness
• fiber
• temerity
• brazenness
• effrontery
• intrepidness
• gall
• cheek
• gutsiness
• doughtiness

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• boldness
• audacity
• audaciousness
• nerve
• confidence
• assurance
• unconcern
• guts
• nonchalance
• insouciance
• composure
• coolness
• determination
• fortitude
• cojones
• decisiveness
• courage
• resolution
• firmness
• self-assertiveness
• fearlessness
• resoluteness
• grit
• mettle
• bravery
• gumption
• self-confidence
• self-assurance
• backbone
• intrepidity
• dauntlessness
• gameness
• valor
• daring
• spunk
• courageousness
• fiber
• temerity
• brazenness
• effrontery
• intrepidness
• gall
• cheek
• gutsiness
• doughtiness

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