English noun: timidity | |||
1. | timidity (feeling) fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions | ||
Synonyms | timidness, timorousness | ||
Broader (hypernym) | fear, fearfulness, fright | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | cold feet, diffidence, self-distrust, self-doubt, shyness | ||
2. | timidity (attribute) fearfulness in venturing into new and unknown places or activities | ||
Synonyms | timorousness | ||
Broader (hypernym) | fearfulness | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | faintheartedness, faintness | ||
Attribute | timid | ||
Antonyms | boldness, hardihood, daring, hardiness | ||