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TIMOROUS

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Timid by nature or revealing timidity

Example:

cast fearful glances at the large dog

Synonyms:

fearful; timorous; trepid

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

timid (showing fear and lack of confidence)

Derivation:

timorousness (fearfulness in venturing into new and unknown places or activities)

timorousness (fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions)

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