timorous

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Adjective timorous has 1 sense

fearful, timorous, trepid - timid by nature or revealing timidity; "timorous little mouse"; "in a timorous tone"; "cast fearful glances at the large dog"
Antonym: bold (indirect, via timid)

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Timorous

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Description: Showing or suffering from nervousness, fear, or a lack of confidence.

Sample Sentence: The timorous child clung to their mother's leg, afraid to approach the unfamiliar playground equipment.

Sense 2:

Description: Shy or lacking self-assurance; easily frightened or intimidated.

Sample Sentence: The timid puppy was timorous around strangers, always hiding behind its owner's legs.