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Definitions

timid

[tim-id] / ˈtɪm ɪd /
ADJECTIVE
shy
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ambivalent bashful demure diffident fearful feeble frightened gentle humble modest nervous weak
STRONG
Milquetoast shrinking trembling wavering yellow
WEAK
afraid apprehensive badgered browbeaten bullied capricious cowardly cowed cowering coy daunted fainthearted having cold feet intimidated irresolute mousy pusillanimous retiring shaky soft spineless spiritless submissive timorous unassertive unassured unnerved vacillating
Antonyms
STRONGEST
able bold brave calm conceited courageous egotistical extroverted loud proud strong unabashed unafraid
WEAK
daring fearless

Example Sentences

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There wasn't much atmosphere, wasn't much attitude, wasn't any real standout displays from any of Scotland's go-to men, who were all a bit timid.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

He’s long been interested in the mushrooms that sprout on the front lawn of his San Clemente home, but he’s always been too timid to pick any.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2026

She did not win another tournament in 2025 and while she won her two opening matches in Melbourne this year in straight sets, she was nervy and admitted being "too timid".

From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026

Raducanu arrived in Melbourne with just one win under her belt and off the back of a timid defeat by world number 204 Taylah Preston in Hobart.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026

‘Well—’ The boy’s voice was timid and sullen.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.