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timorous (adjective)

timorous /ˈtɪmərəs/ adjective

timorous

/ˈtɪmərəs/

adjective

Britannica Dictionary definition of TIMOROUS

[more timorous; most timorous] formal

: easily frightened : fearful

a shy and timorous teenager
He spoke with a timorous voice.

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— timorously

adverb

She timorously approached the teacher.

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— timorousness

noun [noncount]

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