timorous

• adj.臆病な; 臆病な; 恥ずかしがり屋

ラテン語のtimor「恐れる」、timid「臆病な」、語源は不明だがtimidと同じ。

timorous (adj.)

early 15c., from Middle French timoureus (14c.), from Medieval Latin timorosus "fearful," from Latin timor "fear, dread, apprehension, anxiety; religious awe, reverence," from timere "to fear, be afraid, dread," of unknown origin. Some early senses in English seem to show confusion with Middle English temerous "rash" (see temerity). Related: Timorously; timorousness.

1. Some delegates believe the final declaration is likely to be too timorous .

いくつかの代表は、最後の声明が強硬ではない可能性があると考えている。

2.He is a reclusive， timorous creature.

彼は群れを離れて暮らしていて、臆病で内気なやつだ。

3.He was the most timorous person in that event.

あの事件では臆病者だった。

4.She is as timorous as a rabbit.

彼女はウサギのように臆病だった。

5.She is as timorous as a rabbit.

彼女はウサギのように臆病だった。