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timorous

adjective

Timid by nature or revealing timidity

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
T
Ends with
S
Contains
IM
Scrabble score
10
CEFR level
B2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈtɪməɹəs

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Definitions

adjective

  1. Timid by nature or revealing timidity

    “Timorous little mouse”

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Example Sentences

Timorous little mouse
In a timorous tone
Cast fearful glances at the large dog

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