timidity

Example Sentences

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Many Republican leaders may quietly agree, but their electorate and the nature of the places they represent push them toward timidity.

From Washington Post

The opposite was true, and the timidity of Ukraine’s allies invited the Russian invasion.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s so strange that in granting mercy, we see such timidity.”

From Los Angeles Times

She said the boy did better today but he's still showing so much timidity.

From BBC

“Moving forward with care,” she added, “does not mean moving forward with timidity.”

From Washington Post