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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    shy reserved bashful diffident modest humble unassuming unconfident fearful apprehensive nervous anxious hesitant introverted restrained quiet demure coy retiring self-effacing meek mild gentle soft-spoken low-key understated subdued cautious careful tentative uncertain insecure lacking confidence faint-hearted spiritless spineless weak-willed cowardly craven fainthearted

    Meaning of Timid

    The primary meaning of the word "timid" is showing or feeling nervous or frightened.

    Definitions

    • Showing a lack of courage or confidence
    • * Fearful or hesitant in the face of a challenge or difficulty
    • * Unwilling to take risks or assert oneself

    Etymology of Timid

    The word "timid" comes from the Latin word "timidus", meaning fearful or timid, which is derived from "timere", meaning to fear
    The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe someone who is fearful or lacking in confidence

    Example Uses

    • The timid child was afraid to speak up in class
    • * She was too timid to ask for a raise, so she continued to work for a low salary
    • * He was a timid investor, preferring to stick with safe and established companies

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    bold confident fearless courageous daring audacious adventurous reckless impulsive impetuous rash brazen brash cheeky sassy spunky feisty plucky intrepid valiant heroic undaunted unflinching unshrinking dauntless unafraid unabashed unapologetic assertive forceful vigorous energetic dynamic

    Related Nouns

    fear anxiety nervousness apprehension hesitation uncertainty insecurity cowardice weakness timidity shyness reserve modesty humility unconfidence self-doubt lack of courage faintness of heart spinelessness weakness of will

    Related Verbs

    fear hesitate tremble quake shrink recoil cower cringe falter waver doubt question lack want need require demand necessitate compel force coerce

    Related Adjectives

    fearful anxious nervous hesitant uncertain insecure cowardly weak timid shy reserved modest humble unconfident lacking courage faint-hearted spiritless spineless weak-willed craven fainthearted irritable high-strung overwrought overanxious