Definitions for: Timorous


[adj] timid by nature or revealing timidity; "timorous little mouse"; "in a timorous tone"; "cast fearful glances at the large dog"



Webster (1913) Definition: Tim"or*ous, a. [LL. timorosus, from L. timor fear;
akin to timere to fear. See Timid.]
1. Fearful of danger; timid; deficient in courage. --Shak.

2. Indicating, or caused by, fear; as, timorous doubts. ``The
timorous apostasy of chuchmen.'' --Milman. --
Tim"or*ous*ly, adv. -- Tim"or*ous*ness, n.

Synonyms: fearful, timid, trepid

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