timid
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“Before he entered politics, Wilson would describe the American people as ‘selfish, ignorant, timid, stubborn and foolish.’”
From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026
Now 71, he offers advice that suggests a leader who was often worried but never timid; at moments of ambiguity, he says, “try simply acting like you’re in charge,” which is just what he did.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
Yet with only two wickets lost there was the unerring sense that Zimbabwe's approach had been a little timid and they had left some runs out in the middle.
From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026
After admitting to being nervous and timid in embarking in her title defence, this was more like the Keys that stunned Aryna Sabalenka in the final a year ago.
From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026
‘Well—’ The boy’s voice was timid and sullen.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
Vocabulary lists containing timid
The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 5
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