timorousness

Synonyms:

timidity, timidness

Types:

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cold feet

timidity that prevents the continuation of a course of action

shyness

a feeling of fear of embarrassment

diffidence, self-distrust, self-doubt

lack of self-confidence

hesitance, hesitancy

a feeling of diffidence and indecision about doing something

unassertiveness

diffidence about self promotion

Type of:

fear, fearfulness, fright

an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

Synonyms:

timidity

Antonyms:

boldness, daring, hardihood, hardiness

the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger

Types:

faintheartedness, faintness

the trait of lacking boldness and courage

Type of:

fearfulness

the trait of being afraid