Chickenhearted and Hesitant

Chickenhearted

Chickenhearted adjective - Having or showing a shameful lack of courage.

Hesitant and chickenhearted are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hesitant" instead an adjective "Chickenhearted".

Hesitant

Hesitant adjective - Slow to begin or proceed with a course of action because of doubts or uncertainty.

Chickenhearted and hesitant are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Chickenhearted" instead an adjective "Hesitant".

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