First Known Use: 15th century
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timorous
adjective tim·o·rous \ˈti-mə-rəs, ˈtim-rəs\
: easily frightened
Full Definition of TIMOROUS
1
: of a timid disposition : fearful <reproached myself with being so timorous and cautious — Daniel Defoe>
2
: expressing or suggesting timidity <proceed with doubtful and timorous steps — Edward Gibbon>
— tim·o·rous·ly adverb
— tim·o·rous·ness noun
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Origin of TIMOROUS
Middle English, from Medieval Latin timorosus, from Latin timor fear, from timēre to fear
Related to TIMOROUS
- Antonyms
- adventuresome, adventurous, audacious, bold, daring, dashing, gutsy, hardy, venturesome, venturous
TIMOROUS Defined for Kids
timorous
adjective tim·o·rous \ˈti-mə-rəs\
Definition of TIMOROUS for Kids
: easily frightened : fearful
— tim·o·rous·ly adverb
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