timorous (**티**머러스) — showing or suffering from nervousness, fear, or a lack of confidence
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: showing or suffering from nervousness, fear, or a lack of confidence
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtɪmərəs/
Korean meaning: 겁이 많은, 소심한, 두려워하는
Korean pronunciation: **티**머러스
Example Sentences
- The timorous cat hid under the bed when the doorbell rang.
- Despite being 6 feet tall, Mark was surprisingly timorous when it came to asking for extra ketchup.
- Her timorous whisper was barely audible in the silent library.
timorous
ADJECTIVE//ˈtɪmərəs//
showing or suffering from nervousness, fear, or a lack of confidence
A timorous pet owner hesitates during the veterinary examination
Though timorous hearts watch vigorous souls, amorous feelings still take their tolls!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'timor' meaning fear or dread, plus the suffix '-ous.' Ancient Romans used 'timor' to describe the fear felt by soldiers in battle, which evolved into our modern word for being fearful or shy.
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📝Examples
“The timorous cat hid under the bed when the doorbell rang.”
“Despite being 6 feet tall, Mark was surprisingly timorous when it came to asking for extra ketchup.”
“Her timorous whisper was barely audible in the silent library.”
“The timorous student raised his hand halfway, then quickly put it down when the teacher looked his way.”
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