timorous
(ˈtɪm ər əs)
adj.
1. full of or subject to fear.
2. characterized by or indicating fear or timidity: a timorous approach to a serious problem.
tim′or•ous•ly, adv.
tim′or•ous•ness, n.
(ˈtɪm ər əs)
adj.
(kən-vōk′)
(ŏb′do͝o-rĭt, -dyo͝o-)
(ˈkaɪ bɒʃ, kɪˈbɒʃ)
n. Slang.
Idioms:
(ˈɒb fəˌskeɪt, ɒbˈfʌs keɪt)
v.t. -cat•ed, -cat•ing.
also pell·mell (pĕl′mĕl′)