First Known Use: 1549
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timid
adjective tim·id \ˈti-məd\
: feeling or showing a lack of courage or confidence
Full Definition of TIMID
1
: lacking in courage or self-confidence <a timid person>
2
: lacking in boldness or determination <a timid policy>
— ti·mid·i·ty \tə-ˈmi-də-tē\ noun
— tim·id·ly \ˈti-məd-lē\ adverb
— tim·id·ness noun
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Origin of TIMID
Latin timidus, from timēre to fear
Related to TIMID
- Synonyms
- fainthearted, fearful, fearsome, mousy (or mousey), scary, skittish, shy, timorous, tremulous
- Antonyms
- adventuresome, adventurous, audacious, bold, daring, dashing, gutsy, hardy, venturesome, venturous
TIMID Defined for Kids
timid
adjective tim·id \ˈti-məd\
Definition of TIMID for Kids
: feeling or showing a lack of courage or self-confidence : shy <a timid deer> <a timid smile>
— tim·id·ly adverb
— tim·id·ness noun
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