fraidycat

/ˈfreɪdɪkæt/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who is timid, easily frightened, or anxious.

“After being on the rollercoaster, she became a total fraidycat and needed some time to calm down.”

2. adjective

Timid; easily frightened or anxious.

“The fraidycat dog hid under the bed at the sound of the thunderstorm.”

Synonyms

  • anxious
  • fainthearted
  • timid

Antonyms

  • brave
  • fearless