timorously

• Adverb, das bedeutet „furchtsam, schüchtern oder zaghaft“. Es beschreibt Handlungen, die zögernd, nervös oder unsicher ausgeführt werden, oft aus Angst vor Gefahr oder Missbilligung.

An adverb meaning "in a timid or fearful manner." It describes actions performed with hesitation, nervousness, or a lack of confidence, often due to fear of danger or disapproval.

1. In a fearful or hesitant mannerC1formal

   Acting with nervousness, lack of confidence, or fear.

   Furchtsam

   • She timorously approached the edge of the cliff.
   • He timorously asked for a raise, expecting to be refused.
   • The child timorously entered the dark room.

   Synonymeapprehensivelycautiouslydiffidentlyfearfullyhesitantlynervouslytentativelytimidlywarily

   Antonymeaudaciouslyboldlybravelyconfidentlycourageouslyfearlessly