timid vs timorous
timorous vs timidtimid is a noun but timorous is not a noun.
timid and timorous both are adjectives.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| timid | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| timorous | No | Yes | No | No |
| timid (noun) | timorous (noun) |
|---|---|
| people who are fearful and cautious |
| timid (adjective) | timorous (adjective) |
|---|---|
| showing fear and lack of confidence | timid by nature or revealing timidity |
| lacking self-confidence | |
| lacking conviction or boldness or courage |
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