Synonyms of timorousness

timorousness

noun

as in timidity

lack of willingness to assert oneself and take risks

the timorousness with which so many politicians approach hot-button issues

Synonyms & Similar Words

• timidity
• hesitation
• fear
• concern
• worry
• anxiety
• faintheartedness
• timidness
• restraint
• apprehension
• bashfulness
• embarrassment
• inhibition
• irresolution
• shyness
• indecision
• skittishness
• cowardice
• indecisiveness
• panic
• constraint
• discomposure
• dismay
• alarum
• upset
• cravenness
• cowardliness
• irresoluteness
• alarm
• spinelessness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• boldness
• audacity
• nerve
• confidence
• assurance
• guts
• self-confidence
• nonchalance
• unconcern
• insouciance
• composure
• coolness
• audaciousness
• determination
• fortitude
• resolution
• firmness
• cojones
• decisiveness
• resoluteness
• courage
• self-assurance
• grit
• fiber
• mettle
• self-assertiveness
• daring
• gumption
• fearlessness
• backbone
• valor
• bravery
• intrepidity
• gameness
• spunk
• temerity
• effrontery
• brazenness
• gall
• cheek
• intrepidness
• courageousness
• dauntlessness
• gutsiness
• doughtiness