timid

[ˈtɪmɪd]

timid Definition

showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened.

Using timid: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "timid" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She was too timid to speak up during the meeting.

  • Example

    The timid child clung to his mother's leg.

  • Example

    He gave a timid smile when he saw her.

  • Example

    The dog was timid around strangers.

timid Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for timid

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Phrases with timid

  • in a manner that shows a lack of courage or confidence

    Example

    She timidly approached the stage to give her speech.

  • extremely shy and easily frightened

    Example

    The new student was as timid as a mouse on his first day of school.

  • a person who lacks courage or confidence

    Example

    He was a timid soul who rarely spoke up for himself.

Origins of timid

from Latin 'timidus', meaning 'fearful'

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Summary: timid in Brief

'Timid' [ˈtɪmɪd] is an adjective that describes a person or animal showing a lack of courage or confidence, often being easily frightened. Examples include 'The timid child clung to his mother's leg.' and 'The dog was timid around strangers.' 'Timid' has phrases like 'timidly,' meaning in a manner that shows a lack of courage or confidence, and 'timid as a mouse,' denoting extreme shyness and fearfulness.

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