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Definition of Timid

1. Adjective. Showing fear and lack of confidence.

2. Noun. People who are fearful and cautious. "Whitewater rafting is not for the timid"

3. Adjective. Lacking self-confidence. "A very unsure young man"

4. Adjective. Lacking conviction or boldness or courage. "Faint heart ne'er won fair lady"

Definition of Timid

1. a. Wanting courage to meet danger; easily frightened; timorous; not bold; fearful; shy.

Definition of Timid

1. Adjective. Lacking in courage or confidence. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Timid

1. lacking courage or self-confidence [adj -IDER, -IDEST] : TIMIDLY [adv]

Medical Definition of Timid

1. Wanting courage to meet danger; easily frightened; timorous; not bold; fearful; shy. "Poor is the triumph o'er the timid hare." (Thomson) Synonym: Fearful, timorous, afraid, cowardly, pusillanimous, faint-hearted, shrinking, retiring. Tim"idly, Tim"idness. Origin: L. Timidus, fr. Timere to fear; cf. Skr. Tam to become breathless, to become stupefief: cf. F. Timide. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Timid

timewarps timewaster timewasters timewasting timewave timewaves timeweighted timewise timework timeworker

timeworkers timeworks timeworn timezone timezones timid (current term) timider timidest timidities timidity

timidly timidness timidnesses timidous timing timing belt timing belts timing is everything timings timist

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