timorousness (Meaning)

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timorousness (n)

fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions

fearfulness in venturing into new and unknown places or activities

The child's timorousness made it difficult for them to approach strangers.
Despite her outward confidence, she harbored a lingering timorousness within her heart.
The timorousness of the witness hindered their ability to provide clear testimony.
The creature's timorousness rendered it vulnerable to predators.
The timorousness of the general prevented them from launching a decisive attack.
The speaker's timorousness betrayed their lack of conviction in their own ideas.
The girl's timorousness made her shrink away from any form of confrontation.
The timorousness of the animal was a testament to years of abuse and neglect.
The timorousness of the investors led to a sharp decline in stock prices.
The timorousness of the team made them reluctant to take any risks, ultimately sealing their defeat.

fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions, fearfulness in venturing into new and unknown places or activities

faintheartedness,timidity, hesitation, concern, timidness, anxiety, worry, fear, apprehension, bashfulness

nonchalance, insouciance, confidence, unconcern, nonchalance, nerve, self-confidence, unconcern, self-confidence, insouciance

The child's timorousness made it difficult for them to approach strangers.

Despite her outward confidence, she harbored a lingering timorousness within her heart.

The timorousness of the witness hindered their ability to provide clear testimony.

The creature's timorousness rendered it vulnerable to predators.