Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary · 1913
Timorous
Tim′or·ous (tĭm′ẽr·ŭs), a. [LL. timorosus, from L. timor fear; akin to timere to fear. See Timid.] 1. Fearful of danger; timid; deficient in courage. Shak.
2. Indicating, or caused by, fear; as, timorous doubts. "The timorous apostasy of chuchmen." Milman.
— Tim′or·ous·ly, adv. — Tim′or·ous·ness, n.