timid
/ˈtɪmɪd/
timid
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- 1.
Showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened.
"He was too timid to ask for a raise."
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The timid child hid behind his mother's legs.
The timid child hid behind his mother's legs.
She gave a timid smile when introduced to the new group.
She gave a timid smile when introduced to the new group.
The timid approach to the problem didn't solve anything.
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How do you pronounce timid?
timid is pronounced [/ˈtɪmɪd/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does timid mean?
timid means "timid". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is timid?
timid is a Elementary-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with timid?
Example: "The timid child hid behind his mother's legs." — used to mean "timid".
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