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 | ||