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faint-heartedness

[/ˈfeɪnt ˈhɑːrtɪdnəs/]
noun
falta de coragem
1. The quality or state of being lacking in courage; timidity or cowardice
His faint-heartedness prevented him from taking the necessary risks to succeed in business.
A sua falta de coragem impediu-o de correr os riscos necessários para ter sucesso nos negócios.
2. A tendency to lose confidence or determination easily; reluctance to face difficulties
We cannot afford faint-heartedness when facing this challenge.
Não podemos permitir falta de coragem quando enfrentamos este desafio.
NYC Slang
being chicken; having no guts
Synonyms
cowardicetimidityfearfulnesspusillanimityspinelessnesslack of courage
Antonyms
couragebraveryboldnessvalorfearlessnessintrepidness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
falta de coragem
Most common and widely understood translation
General Brazilian
pusilanimidade
More formal or literary usage
Portugal
falta de coragem
Standard usage in European Portuguese
Portugal
covardia
Alternative, slightly stronger term

Related Idioms & Phrases

cold feet
lose one's nerve
be a scaredy-cat
lack intestinal fortitude
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