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noun
Fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions.
synonyms: timidity, timorousness.
is a specific kind of: fear, fearfulness, fright.
is a broader term that covers: cold feet | shyness | diffidence, self-distrust, self-doubt.
derivation: timid | faint, faint-hearted, fainthearted, timid | diffident, shy, timid, unsure.
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