timidly
Example Sentences
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Why did this team play so predictably and timidly?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 12, 2026
Sunderland have signed 11 players so far this summer, a strong statement of intent that they have no intention of timidly returning to the Championship - but they are not done yet.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2025
Alice plays the piano timidly, and it’s not just because the character is nervous about the trial and has a complex relationship with her mother’s number.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2024
“Some dare not take responsibility, wait timidly for orders from above, and don’t move without being pushed.”
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 21, 2024
“I don’t think you understand,” said Milo timidly as the watchdog growled a warning.
From "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster
