timorous (adj) - nervous or frightened; lacking in courage or confidence [tim-er-uhs]
BREAKDOWN: TIM- (fear) + -OR (state of) + -OUS (full of)
timid means easily frightened; shy, nervous, or fearful
“Always attack. Even in defense, attack. The attacking arm possesses the initiative and thus commands the action. To attack makes men brave; to defend makes them timorous.” —Steven Pressfield