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timorousness
tim·or·ous T0222700 (tĭm′ər-əs)adj. Full of apprehensiveness; timid.
[Middle English, from Old French timoureus, from Medieval Latin timōrōsus, from Latin timor, timōr-, fear, from timēre, to fear.]
tim′or·ous·ly adv.tim′or·ous·ness n.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | timorousness - fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisionstimidity, timidnessfear, fearfulness, fright - an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)cold feet - timidity that prevents the continuation of a course of action; "I was going to tell him but I got cold feet"shyness - a feeling of fear of embarrassmentdiffidence, self-distrust, self-doubt - lack of self-confidence | | 2. | timorousness - fearfulness in venturing into new and unknown places or activitiestimidityfaintheartedness, faintness - the trait of lacking boldness and courage; "faintness of heart and infirmity of purpose"fearfulness - the trait of being afraid |
Translationstimorousness
Related to timorousness: cowed, charierSynonyms for timorousnessnoun fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisionsSynonymsRelated Words- fear
- fearfulness
- fright
- cold feet
- shyness
- diffidence
- self-distrust
- self-doubt
noun fearfulness in venturing into new and unknown places or activitiesSynonymsRelated Words- faintheartedness
- faintness
- fearfulness
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