timid

adjectiveB2 · Upper-intermediate

Shy and easily scared.

Meaning of «timid»

adjective

shy and easily scared

The timid boy hid behind his mother at the party.

Translation

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The difference between similar words

not brave

cowardlytoo afraid to face danger or do the right thingIt was cowardly to run away.

timidshy and easily scared, but gentleThe timid child hid behind his mother.

spinelessinformalweak, with no courage to stand up for yourselfHe is too spineless to say no to his boss.

not confident with other people

shynervous and uneasy with people you do not knowHe is too shy to speak in class.

timideasily frightened and without courageThe timid kitten hid under the bed.

diffidentformaldoubting yourself and afraid to speak upShe was diffident about showing her work.

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