timorousness

• 名词，指胆小怕事、缺乏自信或犹豫不决的状态，尤指面对未知事物或需要做决定时。

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

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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.

   对未知或不熟悉事物的恐惧

   • 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.

   同义词anxietyapprehensiondiffidencefearfulnessnervousnesstimiditytrepidationwariness

   反义词audacityboldnessbraveryconfidencecouragedaringfearlessness

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.

   胆怯

   • 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.

   同义词bashfulnesscowardicediffidencefaintheartednessreluctanceshynesstimiditytimidness

   反义词audacityboldnessbraverycouragedaringfearlessnessventuresomeness