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English noun: timidity

1. timidity (feeling) fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions


Synonymstimidness, 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


Synonymstimorousness


Broader (hypernym)fearfulness


Narrower (hyponym)faintheartedness, faintness


Attributetimid


Antonymsboldness, hardihood, daring, hardiness









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