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      • adjective, tim·id·er, tim·id·est. lacking in self-assurance, courage, or bravery; easily alarmed; timorous; shy. Synonyms: fainthearted, fearful characterized by or indicating fear: a timid approach to a problem.
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  2. The meaning of TIMID is lacking in courage or self-confidence. How to use timid in a sentence.

  3. in English. timid. adjective. uk / ˈtɪm.ɪd / us / ˈtɪm.ɪd /. Add to word list. C2. shy and nervous; without much confidence; easily frightened: Kieran is a timid child. My dog is a little timid - especially around other dogs.

  4. Timid definition: lacking in self-assurance, courage, or bravery; easily alarmed; timorous; shy.. See examples of TIMID used in a sentence.

  5. TIMID meaning: 1. shy and nervous; without much confidence; easily frightened: 2. shy and nervous; without much…. Learn more.

  6. Timid people are shy, nervous, and have no courage or confidence in themselves. A timid child, Isabella had learned obedience at an early age. Synonyms: nervous, shy, retiring, modest More Synonyms of timid. timidity (tɪmɪdɪti ) uncountable noun. She doesn't ridicule my timidity.

  7. A complete guide to the word "TIMID": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

  8. 1. Lacking self-confidence; shy. 2. Fearful and hesitant: problems that call for bold, not timid, responses. [Latin timidus, from timēre, to fear.] ti·mid′i·ty, tim′id·ness n. tim′id·ly adv. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.