timorous

tim·or·ous

T0222700 (tĭm′ər-əs)adj. Full of apprehensiveness; timid.

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[Middle English, from Old French timoureus, from Medieval Latin timōrōsus, from Latin timor, timōr-, fear, from timēre, to fear.]

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tim′or·ous·ly adv.tim′or·ous·ness n.

timorous

(ˈtɪmərəs) adj1. fearful or timid2. indicating fear or timidity[C15: from Old French temoros, from Medieval Latin timōrōsus, from Latin timor fear, from timēre to be afraid] ˈtimorously adv ˈtimorousness n

tim•or•ous

(ˈtɪm ər əs)

adj. 1. full of or subject to fear. 2. characterized by or indicating fear or timidity: a timorous approach to a serious problem. [1400–50; < Medieval Latin timōrōsus= Latin timōr-, s. of timor fear + -ōsus -ous] tim′or•ous•ly, adv. tim′or•ous•ness, n.

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

timorous - timid by nature or revealing timidity; "timorous little mouse"; "in a timorous tone"; "cast fearful glances at the large dog"trepid, fearfultimid - showing fear and lack of confidence

timorous

adjective (Literary) timid, nervous, shy, retiring, frightened, shrinking, fearful, trembling, cowardly, apprehensive, coy, diffident, bashful, mousy, pusillanimous, faint-hearted, irresolute He is a reclusive, timorous creature.
confident, daring, bold, assured, courageous, assertive, fearless, audacious

Translations

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