funks

verb

Avoids or shirks a task or duty due to fear or hesitation.

"She funks facing difficult challenges at work."

noun

Temporary periods of low spirits, depression, or fear.

"He often gets into funks after a long week."

Thesaurus

Synonyms: blue funk, Casimir Funk, cringe, shrink, recoil, flinch, squinch, quail, wince