timorous
intermediateB2/ˈtɪmərəs/ · tim-or-ous
showing or suffering from nervousness, fear, or a lack of confidence.
Meanings
showing or suffering from nervousness, fear, or a lack of confidence.
عصبی، خوفزدہ، یا اعتماد کی کمی کا مظاہرہ یا لوگوں کی طرف سے متاثر ہونا۔
خوفزدہ
khaufzada
Common Collocations
- timorous behavior
- timorous glance
- timorous words
Example Sentences
The timorous child hesitated to speak in front of the class.
خوفزدہ بچے نے کلاس کے سامنے بولنے میں ہچکچاہٹ محسوس کی۔
Khaufzada bachay ne class ke samne bolne mein hichkichahat mehsoos ki.
His timorous manner made it difficult for him to make friends.
اس کا خوفزدہ انداز دوست بنانا مشکل بنا دیتا تھا۔
Us ka khaufzada andaaz dost banana mushkil bana deta tha.
She gave a timorous smile when asked about her opinions.
جب اس سے اس کی رائے کے بارے میں پوچھا گیا تو اس نے خوفزدہ مسکراہٹ دی۔
Jab us se us ki ray ke baare mein poocha gaya to us ne khaufzada muskurahat di.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a timid mouse that is always afraid.
Imagine a small, scared mouse hiding under a couch.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خواب و خیال میں خوفزدہ ہے دل میرا، اک بار جی کے پھر تیری آنکھوں میں آنا ہے۔
Khawab o khayal mein khaufzada hai dil mera, Ek baar jee ke phir teri aankhon mein aana hai.
In dreams and thoughts, my heart is fearful, Once again, I must come into your eyes.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جو ڈرتا ہے وہ مر جاتا ہے۔
Jo darta hai wo mar jata hai.
He who fears, dies.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "timor" — fear
First known use: 15th century
The word 'timorous' has been used since the 15th century, originally as a term primarily associated with fearfulness.