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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

   Scrabble Points: 8

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTIMID | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   TIMID definition: 1. shy and nervous; without much confidence; easily frightened: 2. shy and nervous; without much…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of TIMID is lacking in courage or self-confidence. How to use timid in a sentence.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTIMID definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Timid people are shy, nervous, and have no courage or confidence in themselves. A timid child, she had learned obedience at an early age. American English : timid / ˈtɪmɪd /

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishtimid adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of timid adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Timid definition: lacking in self-assurance, courage, or bravery; easily alarmed; timorous; shy.. See examples of TIMID used in a sentence.

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   Timid means "overly cautious or fearful," like a timid driver who drives very slowly or avoids highways altogether. Timid comes from the Middle French word timide, meaning "easily frightened, shy."

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishTIMID | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   noun [ U ] uk / tɪˈmɪdəti / us. (Definition of timid from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)