So timorous it’s awful? (7)

I believe the answer is:

fearful

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This clue might be a double definition.

'so timorous' is the first definition.
'fearful' can be an answer for 'timorous' (synonyms). I am not sure about the 'so' bit.

'it's awful?' is the second definition.
('fearful' can be a synonym of 'awful')

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(Other definitions for fearful that I've seen before include "Apprehensive, worried" , "Frightened, apprehensive" , "wary" , "Timorous; terrible" , "Timid" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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