furchtsam
furchtsam is a German adjective meaning "fearful" or "timid". The term is derived from the verb furcht (occasionally spelled frohgt) meaning "fear" and the adjectival suffix -sam, which in German forms adjectives that describe a characteristic or disposition. The word is found in many idiomatic expressions and literary contexts. In modern usage it often carries a connotation of mild or rational apprehension rather than terror. Common collocations include furchtsam sein (to be fearful), furchtsam handeln (to act with fear), and furchtsam für (to be cautious about).
The adjective can also be used in plural form furchtsam (plural attributively) and in comparative and superlative
In text, furchtsam may be used in narrative to describe characters who exhibit behavioral caution or hesitation
The word retains high frequency in German literature and speech, particularly in contexts emphasising psychological states.