Timorous: meaning, definitions and examples

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timorous

[ ˈtɪmərəs ]

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feeling

showing or suffering from nervousness, fear, or a lack of confidence

Synonyms

fearful, nervous, shy

Examples of usage

He was too timorous to ask for a pay raise.
The timorous child clung to his mother's leg.
She spoke in a timorous voice, afraid of the consequences.

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behavior

showing a lack of courage or confidence

Synonyms

cowardly, shy, timid

Examples of usage

His timorous behavior during the presentation was evident to everyone.
The timorous decision to retreat instead of fighting back cost them the game.

Translations

Translations of the word "timorous" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tímido

🇮🇳 डरपोक

🇩🇪 ängstlich

🇮🇩 penakut

🇺🇦 боязкий

🇵🇱 bojaźliwy

🇯🇵 臆病な

🇫🇷 timide

🇪🇸 miedoso

🇹🇷 ürkek

🇰🇷 겁 많은

🇸🇦 جبان

🇨🇿 bázlivý

🇸🇰 bojazlivý

🇨🇳 胆小的

🇸🇮 plašen

🇮🇸 hræddur

🇰🇿 қорқақ

🇬🇪 მორცხვი

🇦🇿 qorxaq

🇲🇽 miedoso

Word origin

The word 'timorous' originated from the Latin word 'timorosus', which means 'full of fear'. It first appeared in the English language in the late 16th century. The term has been used in literature to describe characters who are hesitant, shy, or lacking in courage. Over time, 'timorous' has become a common adjective used to depict individuals who exhibit signs of fear or lack of confidence.