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timorousness

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Synonyms & Antonyms of timorousness

lack of willingness to assert oneself and take risks

the timorousness with which so many politicians approach hot-button issues

Synonyms for timorousness

faintheartedness,
timidity,
timidness

Words Related to timorousness

bashfulness,
constraint,
embarrassment,
inhibition,
restraint,
shyness,
skittishness

hesitation,
indecision,
indecisiveness,
irresoluteness,
irresolution

alarm
(also alarum),
anxiety,
apprehension,
concern,
discomposure,
dismay,
fear,
panic,
upset,
worry

cowardice,
cowardliness,
cravenness,
spinelessness

Near Antonyms for timorousness

assurance,
confidence,
self-assertiveness,
self-assurance,
self-confidence

composure,
coolness,
insouciance,
nonchalance,
unconcern

backbone,
decisiveness,
determination,
fiber,
firmness,
fortitude,
gameness,
grit,
gumption,
mettle,
resoluteness,
resolution,
spunk

bravery,
courage,
courageousness,
daring,
dauntlessness,
doughtiness,
fearlessness,
gutsiness,
intrepidity,
intrepidness,
valor

brazenness,
cheek,
effrontery,
gall,
temerity

Antonyms for timorousness

audaciousness,
audacity,
boldness,
cojones
[slang],
guts,
nerve

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