English · Emotions & Feelings
timorous
ˈtɪmərəs
[ˈtɪmərəs]
easily frightened
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Showing or feeling a lack of courage; nervous and fearful.
Example
She gave a timorous knock at the door.
She gave a timorous knock at the door.
Etymology
From Latin 'timorosus', from 'timor' meaning 'fear'.
How & Where It’s Used
Describes a timid, easily frightened manner.