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Timorous Definition & Meaning

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31 Dec, 2022

Timorous adjective

/ˈtɪm.ər.əs/

• nervous and easily frightened; without much confidence

She spoke with a timorous voice.

The timorous kitten ran away.

The timorous rabbit would not come out from under the bed.

The timorous soldier ran from his post when he saw the enemy approaching.

Synonyms & Similar Words

cowardly

faint-hearted

chicken

insecure

uncertain

inhibited

fearful

mousy

mousey

scared

shy

skittish

timid

terrified

tremulous

Antonyms & Near Antonyms confident

daring

adventurous

venturesome

intrepid

gutsy

valiant

bold

assured

courageous

assertive

fearless

audacious

• timorously adverb

He timorously approached the teacher.

• timorousness noun

She has a touching mixture of courage and timorousness.

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