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timid - What does it mean?

Definition of 'timid'

English

Adjective

(er)
  • Lacking in courage or confidence.
  • *{{quote-book|year=1963|author=(Margery Allingham)|title=(The China Governess)
  • |chapter=19 citation |passage=When Timothy and Julia hurried up the staircase to the bedroom floor, where a considerable commotion was taking place, Tim took Barry Leach with him. […]. The captive made no resistance and came not only quietly but in a series of eager little rushes like a timid dog on a choke chain.}}

    Synonyms

    * fearful * timorous * shy

    Antonyms

    * daredevil * dauntless * bellicose * reckless * aggressive

    Derived terms

    * timidly