боязливый — meaning in English
boyazlivyy
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English meaning
- apprehensive adj Nervous or worried about something that might happen.
- fearful adj Feeling afraid or anxious.
- shy adj Nervous or uncomfortable around other people; reluctant to draw attention to oneself.
- skittish adj Easily frightened or startled; nervous.
- timid adj Easily frightened or lacking confidence, especially in unfamiliar situations.
Senses
боязливый is used for these senses in English:
- apprehensive Anticipating something with anxiety, fear, or doubt; reluctant.
- fainthearted Faint of heart; irresolute; fearful.
- fearful Tending to fear; timid.
- shy Easily frightened; timid.
- shy Cautious; wary; suspicious.
- skittish Easily scared or startled; timid.
- timid Lacking in courage or confidence.
fearful — full definition
- adj Feeling afraid or anxious.
- adj Causing fear; terrifying.
- adj Very bad or severe (informal intensifier).