different between timorous vs straitlaced
timorous
English
Alternative forms
- timourous (obsolete)
Etymology
Borrowed into late Middle English from Old French temoros, from Medieval Latin timorosus, from Latin timor (“fear”), from time? (“I fear”). Doublet of timoroso.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /?t?m???s/
Adjective
timorous (comparative more timorous, superlative most timorous)
- fearful; afraid; timid
- 1785, Robert Burns, To a Mouse
- Wee sleekit, cowrin', tim'rous beastie,
- Oh, what a panic's in thy breastie!
- 1785, Robert Burns, To a Mouse
Synonyms
- (fearful): fearful, shy, timid
Antonyms
- (fearful): daredevil, dauntless, reckless
Related terms
- timorsome
Translations
References
- James A. H. Murray [et al.], editors (1884–1928) , “Timorous”, in A New English Dictionary on Historical Principles (Oxford English Dictionary), volume X, Part 1 (Ti–U), London: Clarendon Press, OCLC 15566697, page 46, column 1.
Anagrams
- sumotori
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straitlaced
English
Adjective
straitlaced (comparative more straitlaced, superlative most straitlaced)
- Alternative spelling of straight-laced.
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