Meaning: Showing fear or lack of confidence; timid
Hindi: डरपोक / भयभीत
Synonyms: timid, fearful, nervous, shy
Antonyms: bold, brave, confident
Asked in: SSC Steno 2023 T-1 · SSC CHSL 2022 T-1
timorous in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC Steno 2023 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
TimorousAnswer & explanation
Answer: B) Brazen
Answer: b) Brazen
Explanation:
The word “timorous” means fearful or showing a lack of courage (डरपोक, भयभीत).
Its antonym should mean bold, shameless, or fearless.
• “Brazen” means bold and without shame (बेशर्मी से साहसी), which is the direct opposite of timorous.
Meanings of other options:
• Imbecilic – very stupid (मूर्खतापूर्ण) → unrelated
• Muggy – humid or warm (गर्मी और उमस वाला) → unrelated
• Badgered – repeatedly asked or pressured (परेशान किया) → unrelated
Only “brazen” correctly expresses the antonym of “timorous.”
Examples
- “The timorous child hid behind his mother.”
timorous – questions
What is the meaning of timorous in Hindi?
timorous means “डरपोक / भयभीत” in Hindi. In English: Showing fear or lack of confidence; timid
What are the synonyms of timorous?
Synonyms of timorous: timid, fearful, nervous, shy.
What is the opposite of timorous?
Antonyms of timorous: bold, brave, confident.
Has timorous been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – timorous has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC Steno 2023 T-1, SSC CHSL 2022 T-1.