timorous

ˈtɪmərəs
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Translation of timorous into German

Adjective

1.

emotion

Rare
nervous and shy around people or situations
Rare
  • She gave a timorous smile during the interview.Sie zeigte ein ängstliches Lächeln während des Interviews.
2.

fearful

Rare
showing or suffering from nervousness or fear
Rare
ängstlich furchtsam
  • The timorous kitten hid under the bed during the storm..Das ängstliche Kätzchen versteckte sich während des Sturms unter dem Bett.
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Synonyms and analogies of timorous in English

Examples of timorous in a sentence

  • The timorous child clung to her mother's leg.
  • The timorous child clung to his mother's leg.
  • Her timorous voice barely rose above a whisper.

Translations of "timorous" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
ängstlichadj.

They found him timorous and shivering during the thunderstorm.

Sie fanden ihn ängstlich und zitternd während des Gewitters.

After the scary story, there was a timorous silence among the children.

Nach der gruseligen Geschichte herrschte eine ängstliche Stille unter den Kindern.

scheueadj.

The timorous deer stood still, sensing danger in the quiet woods.

Das scheue Reh blieb stehen, als es in den stillen Wäldern Gefahr witterte.

Have l to thank you again, you restless, timorous maid?

Muß ich dir nochmals danken, du rastlos scheue Magd?

furchtsamadj.

We are fickle, wilful, suspicious, faint-hearted and timorous.

Wir sind unbeständig, eigensinnig, argwöhnisch, kleinmütig und furchtsam.

Gun salutes for all the slouch hats! ... and into the warm timorous heart!

Salutschüsse für alle Schlapphüte... und ins furchtsam warme Herz!

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Other translations for timorous:

  • scheuadj.

timorous: Examples and translations in context

The team noticed the timorous look on their captain's face before the game.

Das Team bemerkte den ängstlichen Ausdruck im Gesicht ihres Kapitäns vor dem Spiel.

The timorous child hid behind his mother when strangers entered the room.

Das ängstliche Kind versteckte sich hinter seiner Mutter, als Fremde den Raum betraten.

The timorous look in her eyes showed how scared she truly was.

Der ängstliche Ausdruck in ihren Augen zeigte, wie verängstigt sie wirklich war.

A timorous herbivore that feeds mainly on cacti.

Ein ängstlicher Pflanzenfresser, der sich hauptsächlich von Kakteen ernährt.

Isn't that right, you timorous beastie?

Ist es nicht so, du scheue Bestie?

But this is precisely the important point: not to confuse spiritual reality with imagination at this difficult stage of human evolution, and furthermore, to have the courage to press onward and not become timorous and faint-hearted.

Aber gerade darauf kommt es an: in diesen schwierigen Punkten der menschlichen Entwicklung nicht Phantasie und geistige Wirklichkeit miteinander zu verwechseln. Und ferner darauf, den Mut zu haben, vorwärts zu dringen und nicht furchtsam und kleinmütig zu werden.

Do I owe you my thanks again, you restless, timorous maid? Well then!

Muss ich dir nochmals danken, du rastlos scheue Magd? Wohlan!

Speak to the people, and proclaim in the hearing of all, I Whosoever is fearful and timorous, let him return.

3So lass nun ausrufen vor den Ohren des Volks: Wer ängstlich und verzagt ist, der kehre um.

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