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timid

Pronunciation: /ˈtɪmɪd/
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Definition of timid

adjective (timider, timidest)

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

Derivatives

timidity

Pronunciation: /-ˈmɪdɪti/
noun

timidly

adverb

timidness

noun

Origin:

mid 16th century: from Latin timidus, from timere 'to fear'

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