HyperDic: timorousness

English > 2 senses of the word timorousness:
NOUNfeelingtimorousness, timidity, timidnessfear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions
attributetimorousness, timidityfearfulness in venturing into new and unknown places or activities
English > timorousness: 2 senses > noun 1, feeling
MeaningFear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions.
Synonymstimidity, timidness
Narrowercold feettimidity that prevents the continuation of a course of action
diffidence, self-doubt, self-distrustlack of self-confidence
shynessA feeling of fear of embarrassment
Broaderfear, fearfulness, frightAn emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
Spanishtimidez
Catalantimidesa
Adjectivestimidlacking conviction or boldness or courage
timoroustimid by nature or revealing timidity
English > timorousness: 2 senses > noun 2, attribute
Meaningfearfulness in venturing into new and unknown places or activities.
Synonymtimidity
Attributestimidshowing fear and lack of confidence
Narrowerfaintheartedness, faintnessThe trait of lacking boldness and courage
BroaderfearfulnessThe trait of being afraid
Oppositeboldness, daring, hardiness, hardihoodThe trait of being willing / willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger
Spanishtimidez
Catalantimidesa
Adjectivestimidlacking conviction or boldness or courage
timoroustimid by nature or revealing timidity

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