Definition: people who are fearful and cautious
Usage: whitewater rafting is not for the timid
Main entry: timid
Definition: showing fear and lack of confidence
Main entry: timid, faint, faint-hearted, fainthearted
Definition: lacking conviction or boldness or courage
Usage: faint heart ne'er won fair lady
Main entry: shy, timid, unsure, diffident
Definition: lacking self-confidence
Usage: stood in the doorway diffident and abashed; problems that call for bold not timid responses; a very unsure young man