gunshy

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الإنجليزية - الإنجليزية
Being afraid to use a gun
Frightened by the sound of gunfire
Fearing the consequences of repeating an act, especially after being reprimanded

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

{s} frightened of a gun, frightened by the sound of a gun being fired; distrustful, wary, hesitant