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English adjective: timid | |||
| 1. | timid showing fear and lack of confidence | ||
| Similar | bashful, coy, fearful, intimidated, mousey, mousy, timorous, trepid | ||
| See also | afraid, backward, cowardly, fearful, unadventurous, unassertive | ||
| Attribute | timidity, timorousness | ||
| Antonyms | bold | ||
| 2. | timid lacking self-confidence | ||
| Samples | Stood in the doorway diffident and abashed. Problems that call for bold not timid responses. A very unsure young man. | ||
| Synonyms | diffident, shy, unsure | ||
| Attribute | confidence | ||
| Antonyms | confident | ||
| 3. | timid lacking conviction or boldness or courage | ||
| Samples | Faint heart ne'er won fair lady. | ||
| Synonyms | faint, faint-hearted, fainthearted | ||
| Similar | cowardly, fearful | ||
| Antonyms | brave, courageous | ||
English noun: timid | |||
| 1. | timid (group) people who are fearful and cautious | ||
| Samples | Whitewater rafting is not for the timid. | ||
| Synonyms | cautious | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | people | ||
| Antonyms | brave | ||
Based on WordNet 3.0 copyright © Princeton University.
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