American English pronunciation
How to pronounce timid
IPA transcription: ['tɪmɪd]
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Noun
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people who are fearful and cautious
“whitewater rafting is not for the timid”
Adjective
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showing fear and lack of confidence
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lacking self-confidence
“stood in the doorway diffident and abashed”
“problems that call for bold not timid responses”
“a very unsure young man”
Adjective
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lacking conviction or boldness or courage
“faint heart ne'er won fair lady”
Usage examples
- This same behavior is used as a defensive posture to attempt to intimidate predators.
- Al-Afdal restored most of Palestine to Fatimid control, at least temporarily.
- Behaviourally, some report the yowie as timid or shy.
- ‘Please, would you tell me what you call yourself?’ she said timidly.
- The man was timid and non-confrontational in nature.
- Alice went timidly up to the door, and knocked.
- Mr. Heywood was beyond most men modest and timid.
- The Commission conducted economic boycotts and intimidation against activists.
- This was to intimidate the rest, to show them not to do the same.
- ‘I should like to buy an egg, please,’ she said timidly.