Meaning
fearful, timid
- Prone to fear, anxiety, or hesitation; timid or apprehensive.
In a sentence
Il bambino rimase timoroso sulla soglia della stanza buia.
The child remained fearful on the threshold of the dark room.
Era timorosa di commettere errori durante la presentazione.
She was apprehensive about making mistakes during the presentation.
Perché sei così timoroso di fronte a nuove sfide?
Why are you so timid when facing new challenges?
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| timoroso | masculine · singular |
| timorosa | feminine · singular |
| timorosi | masculine · plural |
| timorose | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often takes the preposition 'di' before an infinitive or noun (e.g., 'timoroso di sbagliare').