timid

Example Sentences

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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

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

Keys, who upset Aryna Sabalenka in last year's final, admitted after her laboured first-round win that she was a bundle of nerves and "too timid".

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 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

I was counting on her being timid around Oscar, too afraid he’d jump or slobber on her to enjoy herself.

From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English