as in timidity
lack of willingness to assert oneself and take risks
the timorousness with which so many politicians approach hot-button issues
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Noun
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With a mix of timidity and emotion, Ferentz held the game ball in the locker room.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025 -
Indulgence can tip over into self-indulgence all too easily; holding back can result in a timidity that makes a song sound at odds with its subject.—
Maura Johnston,
Rolling Stone,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But even if the cultural hesitation fades, there are a few hurdles unique to building platonic bonds online.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
26 Sep. 2025
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That moment of hesitation often makes the difference between staying safe and becoming a victim.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But after nearly two years of bloodshed in Gaza, and the proliferation of Israeli outposts in the occupied West Bank, fears are mounting that Palestinian statehood is a fading prospect.—
Tara John,
CNN Money,
22 Sep. 2025
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The shooting has stirred fear among some Americans that Trump is trying to harness outrage over the killing as justification to suppress the voices of his critics and political opponents.—
Jonathan J. Cooper,
Twin Cities,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Emily Warren, a state deputy transportation secretary, emailed the Tesla public-policy staffer and top officials at two other state agencies overseeing autonomous vehicles, citing concern over public misconceptions about Tesla’s Bay Area plans.—
Chris Kirkham,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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Trying to overcome those concerns, Newsom and liberal influencers held a three hour long telethon, doubling down on their messaging.—
Douglas Schoen,
Oc Register,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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What is the worry for governments and what is the worry for ordinary civilians?—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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Fresh data revealed jobless claims far under expectations — suggesting layoffs remain limited and the labor market is holding firm despite Fed worries.—
Benzinga,
Freep.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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But for Apryl Shackelford, those anxieties have been replaced with opportunity.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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Even your own anxiety may play a part.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Timorousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timorousness. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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