Tim'or·ous adjective [ Late Latin timorosus , from Latin 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... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/T/59