Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chicken-hearted
Adjective
/ˈtʃɪk.ɪnˌhɑː.tɪd/
Definition
Easily frightened or lacking courage.
Examples
- Despite his big talk, he turned chicken-hearted when it was time to face the competition.
- She felt chicken-hearted when asked to speak in front of the large crowd.
Meaning
The term ‘chicken-hearted’ describes someone who is timid or scared, often avoiding challenges or dangerous situations because of fear.
Synonyms
- timid
- cowardly
- fearful
- pusillanimous
- skittish
