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timorous

adjective

/ˈtɪmərəs/

Meaning

showing or suffering from nervousness, fear, or lack of confidence

The timorous student hesitated to ask the teacher a question.

fearful, shy, hesitant, unconfident

courageous, daring, fearless

timorous attitude, timorous voice, timorous glance

expressing approval or support; advantageous

Owing gratitude or money to someone; obligated.

Opposing political or social progress or reform; extremely conservative.

awkward in movement or lacking skill

Relevant or applicable to a particular matter.

Relating to glands that secrete hormones directly into the blood.