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
Worry and timorousness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Worry" instead a noun "Timorousness".
Worry
Worry noun - An uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble.
Timorousness and worry are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Timorousness" instead a noun "Worry".
Mutual synonyms
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