timorous
pronunciation
How to pronounce timorous in British English:
UK [ˈtɪmərəs]
How to pronounce timorous in American English:
US [ˈtɪmərəs]
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- Adjective:
- timid by nature or revealing timidity
Word Origin
- timorous (adj.)
- early 15c., from Middle French timoureus (14c.), from Medieval Latin timorosus "fearful," from Latin timor "fear, dread, apprehension, anxiety; religious awe, reverence," from timere "to fear, be afraid, dread," of unknown origin. Some early senses in English seem to show confusion with Middle English temerous "rash" (see temerity). Related: Timorously; timorousness.
Example
- 1. In the darkness the timorous wolves crept into the living-room .
- 2. He was the most timorous person in that event .
- 3. Someone who is addicted to the cruelty of devouring timorous vegetarians , their heirs and assigns .
- 4. But , if more timorous souls are not prepared to do so , can they be put to any other use before they are thrown away ?
- 5. But ubs is a reminder that for most , the future is as smaller , more timorous beasts .