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   Tim·id

   /ˈtiməd/

   

   adjective

   • 1. showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened: "I was too timid to ask for what I wanted"

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from Latin timidus, from timere ‘to fear’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. timidness noun

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   adjective. uk / ˈtɪmɪd / us. Add to word list. shy and easily frightened: a timid little boy. timidly. adverb. timidity. noun [ U ] uk / tɪˈmɪdəti / us. (Definition of timid from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of timid. in Chinese (Traditional) 羞怯的, 膽小的，膽怯的… See more. in Chinese (Simplified)

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   What does timid mean?

   • (Definition of timid from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) 羞怯的, 膽小的，膽怯的… 羞怯的, 胆小的，胆怯的… tímido, asustadizo, tímido/da [masculine-feminine… tímido, tímido/-da… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! TIMID definition: shy and easily frightened: . Learn more.

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   What is the meaning of timidity?

   • timidity; timorousness (fearfulness in venturing into new and unknown places or activities) A loud response from Snodgrass, followed, to everybody's surprise, by a timid one from Beth. She is very timid and silent. She is a timid little thing, and easily disturbed and frightened. You are original, said he, and not timid.

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   What is a timid person?

   • It is often used to describe someone who is shy or lacks confidence in themselves. Timid people tend to avoid taking risks and may be hesitant to speak up or assert themselves in social situations. They may also struggle with decision-making and may be easily swayed by others.

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   Are deer timid?

   • shy and nervous; not brave They've been rather timid in the changes they've made (= they've been afraid to make any big changes). Deer are naturally timid creatures. Questions about grammar and vocabulary? Find the answers with Practical English Usage online, your indispensable guide to problems in English.

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   timid. adjective. /ˈtɪmɪd/. /ˈtɪmɪd/. shy and nervous; not brave. He stopped in the doorway, too timid to go in. They've been rather timid in the changes they've made (= they've been afraid to make any big changes). a timid voice. Deer are naturally timid creatures.

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   timid. adjective. These are words and phrases related to timid. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of timid. The boy is timid as a mouse. Synonyms. lacking self-assurance. fainthearted. fearful. afraid. scared. timorous. apprehensive. cowardly. spineless. pusillanimous. weak-kneed. shy. bashful. coy.

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   timid meaning, definition, what is timid: not having courage or confidence: Learn more.

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   If you describe someone's attitudes or actions as timid, you are criticizing them for being too cautious or slow to act, because they are nervous about the possible consequences of their actions.

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   'Timid' describes a disposition characterized by a lack of confidence, shyness, or hesitancy in one's actions and interactions. Its etymology vividly reflects the underlying sense of fear or apprehension that often accompanies timidity.

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   hesitant to engage in social contact or draw public attention; shy. synonyms: bashful, diffident, retiring, shy. antonyms: assertive, bold, brazen, confident. similar words: coy, demure, meek, mousy, reserved, self-conscious, shrinking. definition 2: hesitant to face danger or difficulties; fearful.