gunshy

Adj

Afraid to use a gun.
Frightened by the sound of gunfire.
Fearing the consequences of repeating an act, especially after being reprimanded.

Examples

"After his last suggestion was laughed at by his colleagues, he was gunshy about making another suggestion."

Origin / Etymology

From gun + shy.

Scrabble Score: 0

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Words With Friends Score: 14

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