timid

adjective
UK: /ˈtɪmɪd/
US: /ˈtɪmɪd/

  1. Shy and easily frightened.

    1. The timid child hid behind his mother.
    2. He gave a timid smile, unsure of how she would react to his offer.

  2. Lacking courage or confidence.

    1. She was too timid to ask for a raise.
    2. Despite his expertise, his timid approach prevented him from excelling in the negotiation.

Synonyms

fearful hesitant apprehensive unassertive shy

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "timid" in English means: Shy and easily frightened., Lacking courage or confidence..

The phonetic transcription of "timid" is /ˈtɪmɪd/ in British English and /ˈtɪmɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "timid": fearful, hesitant, apprehensive, unassertive, shy.

Example usage of "timid": "The timid child hid behind his mother.". More examples on the page.