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   timid

   /ˈtɪmɪd/

   adjective

   • 1. showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened: "I was too timid to ask for what I wanted"

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from Latin timidus, from timere ‘to fear’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. timidness noun

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   What does timid mean in English?

   • It’s in Tony Crowley’s erudite The Liverpool English Dictionary with the definition: “timid,weak, lacking spirit”. It developed from the Old English word hnesce, soft in texture or consistency, yielding easily to pressure or force (used about fruits, e.g.). What does the expression good morning sunshine mean?

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   What is the meaning of timidity?

   • timidity; timorousness (fearfulness in venturing into new and unknown places or activities) A loud response from Snodgrass, followed, to everybody's surprise, by a timid one from Beth. She is very timid and silent. She is a timid little thing, and easily disturbed and frightened. You are original, said he, and not timid.

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   What is a timid person?

   • Timid people are shy, nervous, and lack courage or confidence in themselves. A timid child, Isabella had learned obedience at an early age. She doesn't ridicule my timidity. The little boy stepped forward timidly and shook Leo's hand. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers 1. 2.

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   What is a timid response?

   • A timid reply. From French timide, from Latin timidus (“full of fear, fearful, timid"), from timeo (“I fear"). Another timid voice came from the hallway. She suddenly felt guilty and grew timid on catching the expression of his face and eyes. She responded to him with raw hunger, no longer timid as she had been when he kissed her the day before.

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   Timid means shy, fearful, or lacking confidence. It comes from French timide or Latin timidus. See examples, pronunciation, frequency and related words in OED.

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   Timid means shy, nervous, and lacking courage or confidence in oneself. Learn more about the word origin, pronunciation, derived forms, and usage of timid in American and British English.

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   Timid means easily frightened, lacking self-confidence, or shy. Learn the synonyms, antonyms, origin, and examples of timid from YourDictionary.

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   TIMID meaning: feeling or showing a lack of courage or confidence.

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    If you describe someone's attitudes or actions as timid, you are criticizing them for being too cautious or slow to act, because they are nervous about the possible consequences of their actions.