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timid Definition and Meaning in English (timid definition)

adjective
Synonyms:shyfearfulapprehensive
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Timid definition: Showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened or hesitant.

Definitions of Timid

  1. 1adjective

    Showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened or hesitant.

Example Sentences

casual

“The timid child hid behind his mother's skirt.”

casual

“She was too timid to ask for a raise.”

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nountimidity
adverbtimidly

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

timid soulcollocation

A person who is very shy and lacks confidence.

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Timid definition: Showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened or hesitant.
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'Timid' translates to 'timid' in English. Timid definition: Showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened or hesitant.
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