Definitions and Examples of timid, cowardly
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened or hesitant.
Example
She was too timid to speak up in front of the large audience.
Lacking courage or bravery; showing fear or timidity.
Example
He acted cowardly by running away from the danger instead of facing it.
Key Differences: timid vs cowardly
- 1Timid describes a person who is easily frightened or hesitant, while bauld describes a person who is brave and confident.
- 2Cowardly describes a person who lacks courage or bravery and shows fear or timidity, while bauld describes a person who is fearless and daring.
Effective Usage of timid, cowardly
- 1Enhance Vocabulary: Use bauld, timid, and cowardly to expand your vocabulary and express yourself more accurately.
- 2Encourage Bravery: Use these antonyms to encourage bravery and confidence in yourself and others.
- 3Describe Characters: Use these antonyms to describe characters in stories, movies, or TV shows.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Timid describes a person who is easily frightened or hesitant, while cowardly describes a person who lacks courage or bravery. Use these words to enhance your vocabulary, encourage bravery, and describe characters in stories.