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timid - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'timid' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Timid [ a.]
- Wanting courage to meet danger; easily frightened; timorous; not bold; fearful; shy.

Meaning of 'timid' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . timid [ n]
Meaning (1):
- people who are fearful and cautious
Example in sentence:
  • whitewater rafting is not for the timid
2 . timid [ a]
Meaning (2):
- lacking self-confidence
Example in sentence:
  • a very unsure young man;
  • problems that call for bold not timid responses;
  • stood in the doorway diffident and abashed
3 . timid [ s]
Meaning (3):
- lacking conviction or boldness or courage
Example in sentence:
  • faint heart ne'er won fair lady

Nearby Words:

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