気き後おくれ

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb

lose one's nerve; feel timid; feel awkward; be daunted

Describes the feeling of being overwhelmed or intimidated by a person, situation, or task, leading to hesitation or loss of confidence. Often used when one feels outclassed or pressured.

• 彼かれは大おお勢ぜいの前まえで話はなすのに気き後おくれしてしまった。

  He lost his nerve about speaking in front of a large crowd.

• 経けい験けん豊ほう富ふな先せん輩ぱいを前まえにして気き後おくれする必ひつ要ようはない。

  There's no need to feel daunted in front of an experienced senior colleague.