tim·o·rous 
/ˈtɪmərəs/ adjective
/ˈtɪmərəs/ adjective [more timorous; most timorous] formal : easily frightened : fearful
▪ a shy and timorous teenager ▪ He spoke with a timorous voice.
▪ a shy and timorous teenager ▪ He spoke with a timorous voice.
— tim·o·rous·ly adverb
▪ She timorously approached the teacher.
▪ She timorously approached the teacher.
— tim·o·rous·ness noun [noncount]
