Chickening

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃɪkənɪŋ/

Chickening (verb)

  1. becoming less willing to do something because you feel fear or worry
  2. pulling back from a plan or challenge instead of doing it

Examples

  • I kept chickening out as the test got harder.
  • She is chickening out before the presentation starts.

Chickening (noun)

  1. the act of not doing something because of fear; lack of courage

Examples

  • His chickening felt like cowardly behaviour to the team.
  • Her chickening made others lose confidence in her.