Tim'o-rous, a.

a. [L. Lat. timorosus, from Lat. timor, fear, from timere, to fear; It. timoroso, Sp. & Pg. temoroso, Fr. timoré.]

1. Fearful of danger; timid; destitute of courage. “A timorous thief.” Shak.
2. Indicating fear; full of scruples; as, timorous doubts; timorous beliefs.