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.

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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

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