timid

[US]/ˈtɪmɪd/
[UK]/ˈtɪmɪd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. lacking courage or self-confidence; easily frightened or shy.

Example Sentences

The rabbit is timid and suspicious.

He is timid by nature.

He was timid about investing money.

problems that call for bold, not timid, responses.

too timid to protest;

the timid, compliant child of authoritarian parents.

He is too timid to venture upon an undertaking.

I was too timid to ask for what I wanted.

lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted.

A shot of Hagemura the Violet Turaco, somewhat timid one with poor crest. It looked fast asleep, leaning agaist the perch. Such a sight made me sleepy as well.....

Real-world Examples

Benedict, intellectually fearless yet personally timid, was unable to keep order.

Source: The Economist - International

" May I sit down? " came now a timid inquiry from the little prince.

Source: The Little Prince

The timid boy rarely speaks up in class.

Source: Lai Shixiong Advanced English Vocabulary 3500

We do not admire the man of timid peace.

Source: 100 Classic English Essays for Recitation

She put a timid hand on Scarlett's arm.

Source: Gone with the Wind

That timid girl has grown into a courageous heroine.

Source: Lai Shixiong Basic English Vocabulary 2000

She's timid and lacks confidence while meeting new people.

Source: Sara's British English class

Would you mind telling him yourself? came the timid reply.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

A timid animal world had come to life for the season.

Source: Returning Home

Except for timid Cosmo who is once again reluctant to take the plunge.

Source: Growing Up with Cute Pets

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