Definition of Timorous
frightened
Examples of Timorous in a sentence
The timorous kitten would not come out from under the bed. 🔊
Since I am allergic to most insect bites, I tend to be quite timorous even when I see a tiny spider. 🔊
The timorous witness refuses to testify because of the defendant’s murderous reputation. 🔊
During the storm, the timorous little boy would not come out of his closet. 🔊
The timorous soldier ran from his post when he saw the enemy approaching. 🔊
Although the little girl was timorous when someone broke into her house, she still remembered to call 911 before hiding in the cabinet. 🔊
The timorous man would not stand up to his abusive spouse. 🔊
To everyone’s surprise, the tough wrestler became timorous whenever he saw a snake. 🔊
Matt is an unusually timorous man who is easily scared by a fake spider. 🔊
Because Albert is timorous of the outdoors, he has not been outside in six years. 🔊
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