Timid: meaning, definitions and examples

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timid

 

[ ˈtɪmɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

personality trait

showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened

Synonyms

reserved, shy, timorous

Examples of usage

  • She was too timid to speak up during the meeting.
  • He approached the situation with a timid demeanor, unsure of what to do next.
Context #2 | Adjective

animal behavior

showing a lack of aggression or assertiveness; easily scared or intimidated

Synonyms

apprehensive, fearful, nervous

Examples of usage

  • The timid rabbit darted into its burrow at the slightest noise.
  • The timid puppy cowered in the corner, afraid of the loud thunder.

Translations

Translations of the word "timid" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tímido

🇮🇳 संकोची

🇩🇪 schüchtern

🇮🇩 pemalu

🇺🇦 сором'язливий

🇵🇱 nieśmiały

🇯🇵 内気な (uchiki na)

🇫🇷 timide

🇪🇸 tímido

🇹🇷 utangaç

🇰🇷 수줍은 (sujubeun)

🇸🇦 خجول

🇨🇿 plachý

🇸🇰 plachý

🇨🇳 害羞的 (hàixiū de)

🇸🇮 plah

🇮🇸 feiminn

🇰🇿 ұялшақ

🇬🇪 მორიდებული (moridebuli)

🇦🇿 utancaq

🇲🇽 tímido

Etymology

The word 'timid' originated from the Latin word 'timidus', which means 'fearful'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. The concept of being timid has been explored in various literary works, portraying characters who struggle with confidence and courage. Over time, 'timid' has become a widely recognized term to describe someone who is shy or easily frightened.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,795, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.