Translations for „timorous“ in the English » German Dictionary

tim·or·ous [ˈtɪmərəs, Am -ɚəs] ADJ form liter

timorous (shy)

schüchtern

timorous (fearful)

ängstlich

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

The more timorous are afraid he might take them down with him.

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The exultation of the timorous stay-at-homes was rotten and debased.

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His expression is timorous, his finger is pressed against his mouth in alarm as he silently demands discretion or prudence.

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Throughout, supporters delighted at what they considered a willingness to say what other more timorous and calculated politicians refused.

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The realisation that these gatherings were a waste of time (and taxpayers' money) was verified repeatedly by this timorous dictum.

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Her excuse for not voting was as lame as it was timorous.

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This is because their ghoulish appearance conceals a basically timorous nature.

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In this way the name would be used as a nickname for a timorous, lecherous, or fat person - words that all describe this particular bird.

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Apart from the extravagant asking price, timorous locals believe the house is cursed and won't set foot in the place.

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It signified yet another triumph for the besetting national vice -- of settling for a lazy, timorous consensus.

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