timorousness

• Nom désignant un état de timidité ou d'appréhension marquée, souvent face à l'inconnu ou à une décision à prendre, avec une tendance à la crainte ou au manque d'assurance.

A noun referring to a state of being easily frightened, lacking confidence, or showing hesitation, especially when facing the unknown or making decisions.

indénombrable

1. Fear of the unknown or unfamiliarC1formal

   A state of being easily frightened or hesitant, especially when faced with new situations, uncertainty, or the need to make decisions.

   Crainte de l'inconnu

   • His timorousness prevented him from applying for the promotion.
   • She overcame her timorousness and decided to travel alone.
   • The timorousness of the committee led to endless delays.

   Synonymesanxietyapprehensiondiffidencefearfulnessnervousnesstimiditytrepidationwariness

   Antonymesaudacityboldnessbraveryconfidencecouragedaringfearlessness

2. Fearfulness in venturing into new places or activitiesC1formal

   A lack of confidence or courage that makes someone reluctant to explore new places, try new activities, or take risks.

   timidité à explorer de nouveaux horizons

   • His timorousness kept him from joining the hiking club.
   • The child's timorousness was evident when he refused to enter the dark room.
   • Timorousness can hold people back from experiencing new cultures.

   Synonymesbashfulnesscowardicediffidencefaintheartednessreluctanceshynesstimiditytimidness

   Antonymesaudacityboldnessbraverycouragedaringfearlessnessventuresomeness