Timorous (adjective)

Easily frightened; showing or feeling fear.

Origin:

From latin timor (fear) + -ous.

Examples:

1. The young girl was timorous and would not leave her mother's side.
2. The timorous animal cowered in the corner, too scared to move.
3. He had a timorous disposition and was easily intimidated.
4. The timid and timorous child was afraid to speak up.
5. The timorous soldier hesitated to jump out of the plane.