Apprehension
Apprehension noun - Suspicion or fear of future harm or misfortune.
Timorousness and apprehension are semantically related In some cases you can use "Timorousness" instead a noun "Apprehension".
Timorousness
Timorousness noun - Lack of willingness to assert oneself and take risks.
Usage example: the timorousness with which so many politicians approach hot-button issues
Apprehension and timorousness are semantically related in shyness topic. Sometimes you can use "Apprehension" instead a noun "Timorousness", if it concerns topics such as bashfulness.
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