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medrosa

[meh-DROH-zuh]
adjectivefemininepl: medrosas
fearful, timid, afraid
1. feeling or showing fear; easily frightened; cowardly
She is a fearful person who avoids taking risks.
Ela é uma pessoa medrosa que evita correr riscos.
2. characterized by or expressing fear
He gave a timid response to the question.
Ele deu uma resposta medrosa à pergunta.
NYC Slang
scaredy-cat, chicken, fraidy-cat
Synonyms
assustadatímidacovardeapreensivareceosaacanhada
Antonyms
corajosadestemidavalenteaudaciosaousadaintrépida

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
medrosa
standard usage
Portugal
medrosa
standard usage; can also use 'assustada' or 'receosa'

Related Idioms & Phrases

ficar medrosa de sua sombra (to be afraid of one's own shadow)
medrosa de barulho (jumpy, easily startled)
uma pessoa medrosa demais (an overly cautious person)
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