timid
Example Sentences
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But it was "far too timid" in view of "the damage and trauma caused by these practices", she added.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
“Before he entered politics, Wilson would describe the American people as ‘selfish, ignorant, timid, stubborn and foolish.’”
From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026
But it’s just this supposed difficulty that should ideally qualify him for all but the most timid of book clubs.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
De Zerbi is fiercely competitive and must transmit that into his players; easier said than done given the timid, defeatist nature of their performances this season.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
“She wants that mirror,” he said timid, pointing behind the loveseat where “Saint Cecilia at the Organ” had been leaned against the wall.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
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