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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

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

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