frygtsom — meaning in English

English meaning

• diffident adj Lacking confidence in others; distrustful.
• fearful adj Feeling afraid or anxious.
• timid adj Easily frightened or lacking confidence, especially in unfamiliar situations.

Senses

frygtsom is used for these senses in English:

• diffident (archaic) Lacking confidence in others; distrustful.
• fainthearted Faint of heart; irresolute; fearful.
• fearful Tending to fear; timid.
• timid Lacking in courage or confidence.

diffident — full definition

1. adj Lacking confidence in others; distrustful.
2. adj Lacking self-confidence; timid; modest

fearful — full definition

1. adj Feeling afraid or anxious.
2. adj Causing fear; terrifying.
3. adj Very bad or severe (informal intensifier).

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