bojácný — meaning in English

English meaning

• afraid adj Feeling fear; frightened.
• skittish adj Easily frightened or startled; nervous.
• timid adj Easily frightened or lacking confidence, especially in unfamiliar situations.

Senses

bojácný is used for these senses in English:

• afraid Impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear.
• pusillanimous Showing ignoble cowardice, or contemptible timidity. [from 16th c.]
• skittish Easily scared or startled; timid.
• timid Lacking in courage or confidence.

afraid — full definition

1. adj Feeling fear; frightened.
2. adj Used to soften bad news or a polite refusal; sorry to say.
3. adj Worried about someone or something; concerned for their safety or outcome.

skittish — full definition

1. adj Easily frightened or startled; nervous.
2. adj Unpredictable or hard to control.

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