Definition of "timorous" in English

adjective

1. Tending to be easily frightened; shy, timid.

2. (archaic) Feeling fear; afraid, fearful, frightened.

3. Fastidious in dressing.

4. Fired with intense feeling; passionate.

5. Hard to manage; difficult, tiresome.

6. Causing dread or fear; dreadful, terrible.

7. Humble, modest; also, showing reverence; respectful, reverent, reverential.