noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The property of being timorous. uncountable, usually
2. 2
   fearfulness in venturing into new and unknown places or activities wordnet
3. 3
   fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

confusioncowardicediffidenceembarrassmentfearhumility

Etymology

From timorous + -ness.

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