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Timorousness: meaning, definitions and examples

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timorousness

 

[ ˈtɪmərəsnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

feeling of fear

Timorousness is the quality of being timid or fearful. It is the state of feeling easily frightened or lacking courage.

Synonyms

fearfulness, shyness, timidity

Examples of usage

  • Her timorousness prevented her from speaking up in class.
  • His timorousness made it difficult for him to stand up to bullies.
  • The timorousness of the kitten was evident as it hid behind the couch.
Context #2 | Noun

lack of confidence

Timorousness can also refer to a lack of confidence or boldness. It is the state of feeling insecure or unsure of oneself.

Synonyms

hesitation, insecurity, self-doubt

Examples of usage

  • His timorousness in social situations often led to awkward interactions.
  • The timorousness of the new employee was evident in the way she hesitated to voice her opinions.
  • Her timorousness held her back from pursuing her dreams.

Translations

Translations of the word "timorousness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 timidez

🇮🇳 भय

🇩🇪 Ängstlichkeit

🇮🇩 ketakutan

🇺🇦 боязкість

🇵🇱 bojaźliwość

🇯🇵 臆病

🇫🇷 timidité

🇪🇸 timidez

🇹🇷 ürkeklik

🇰🇷 겁

🇸🇦 خوف

🇨🇿 bázlivost

🇸🇰 bojazlivosť

🇨🇳 胆怯

🇸🇮 boječnost

🇮🇸 hræðsla

🇰🇿 қорқақтық

🇬🇪 შიში

🇦🇿 qorxaqlıq

🇲🇽 timidez

Word origin

The word 'timorousness' originated from the Middle English word 'timorous', which in turn came from the Old French word 'timoros'. The root of the word can be traced back to the Latin word 'timor', meaning fear. Over time, 'timorousness' has evolved to encompass not just fear, but also timidity and lack of confidence.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,935, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.