What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
timidity
Example
Her timidity prevented her from speaking up during the meeting. [timidity: noun]
Example
He approached the task with timidity, unsure of his abilities. [timidity: noun]
timorousness
Example
The timorousness of the child was evident when he saw the spider. [timorousness: noun]
Example
Her timorousness made her hesitant to try new things. [timorousness: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Timidity is more commonly used than timorousness in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between timidity and timorousness?
Both timidity and timorousness are formal words that are not commonly used in informal contexts. However, timidity may be more versatile and can be used in a wider range of formality levels than timorousness.
