timorousness

Definitions of timorousness

1. noun

   fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions
   synonyms: timidity, timidness

   types:

   cold feet

   timidity that prevents the continuation of a course of action

   shyness

   a feeling of fear of embarrassment

   diffidence, self-distrust, self-doubt

   lack of self-confidence

   hesitance, hesitancy

   a feeling of diffidence and indecision about doing something

   unassertiveness

   diffidence about self promotion

   type of:

   fear, fearfulness, fright

   an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
2. noun

   fearfulness in venturing into new and unknown places or activities
   synonyms: timidity

   types:

   faintheartedness, faintness

   the trait of lacking boldness and courage

   type of:

   fearfulness

   the trait of being afraid