tim·or·ous
(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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timorous
(ˈtɪmərəs)adj
1. fearful or timid
2. indicating fear or timidity
[C15: from Old French temoros, from Medieval Latin timōrōsus, from Latin timor fear, from timēre to be afraid]
ˈtimorously adv
ˈtimorousness n
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tim•or•ous
(ˈtɪm ər əs)adj.
1. full of or subject to fear.
2. characterized by or indicating fear or timidity: a timorous approach to a serious problem.
[1400–50; < Medieval Latin timōrōsus= Latin timōr-, s. of timor fear + -ōsus -ous]
tim′or•ous•ly, adv.
tim′or•ous•ness, n.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
| Adj. | 1. |  timorous - timid by nature or revealing timidity; "timorous little mouse"; "in a timorous tone"; "cast fearful glances at the large dog"timid - showing fear and lack of confidence |
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timorous
adjective (Literary) timid, nervous, shy, retiring, frightened, shrinking, fearful, trembling, cowardly, apprehensive, coy, diffident, bashful, mousy, pusillanimous, faint-hearted, irresolute He is a reclusive, timorous creature.
confident, daring, bold, assured, courageous, assertive, fearless, audacious
confident, daring, bold, assured, courageous, assertive, fearless, audacious
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timorous
[ˈtɪmərəs] adj (literary) (= timid) [person] → timoré(e)
(= weak, overcautious) [decision, action] → timoré(e)
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timorous
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