Part of Speech
adjective (1),adjective (2)
Definition
adjective (1)
adjective (2)
Origin + Etymology
Late Middle English; Latin
from Old French temoreus, from medieval Latin timorosus, from Latin timor ‘fear’, from timere ‘to fear’
Synonyms
adjective (1)
- fearful
- apprehensive
- timid
adjective (2)
- fearful
- shuddering
Antonyms
adjective (1)
- bold
- brazen
- forthcoming
adjective (2)
- bold
- confident
Examples
adjective (1)
adjective (2)
Usage Over Time
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