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timid
lacking courage or confidence; easily frightened
Synonyms
- shy
- meek
- fearful
Antonyms
- bold
- brave
timid in a sentence
The timid puppy hid behind the couch whenever visitors arrived.
The new intern gave a timid knock before entering the manager's office.
Where it comes from
From Latin timidus 'fearful,' from timere 'to fear'
Memory hook
TIM is timid — he's TIMed out before he even tries.
Read it in context
- The Long Descent Science