Definitions for timid

Definitions for (noun) timid

Main entry: cautious, timid

Definition: people who are fearful and cautious

Usage: whitewater rafting is not for the timid


Definitions for (adj) 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


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