timidity
Example Sentences
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But this is not the time for judicial timidity.
From Slate • Feb. 13, 2025
Fear, panic and timidity rule the day, as they generally do.
From New York Times • May 16, 2024
He spoke about a lack of intensity, desire and warned against timidity.
From BBC • May 10, 2024
The Lakers’ timidity late didn’t match Ham’s defiance early.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2024
Such impotence, such timidity in a grown man irritated the boy.
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
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