godan verb (-su), intransitive verb
be hesitant; feel timid; shrink back
Describes a person's internal hesitation or timidity, often in the face of a challenge or social situation. The related form 臆する is more common in modern Japanese.
See also: 臆する
彼は大勢の前で話すのを臆している。
He is hesitant to speak in front of a large audience.
臆さずに自分の意見を言いなさい。
Don't be timid; speak your mind.