timorous Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite timid by nature or revealing timidity
    fearful; trepid.
    • timorous little mouse
    • in a timorous tone
    • cast fearful glances at the large dog

WordNet

Tim"or*ous adjective
Etymology
LL. timorosus, from L. timor fear; akin to timere to fear. See Timid.
Definitions
  1. Fearful of danger; timid; deficient in courage. Shak.
  2. Indicating, or caused by, fear; as, timorous doubts. "The timorous apostasy of chuchmen." Milman. -- Tim"or*ous*ly, adv. -- Tim"or*ous*ness, n.

Webster 1913