• Timid

    Pronunciation

    • IPA: /tɪmɪd/

    Origin

    From French timide, from Latin timidus ("full of fear, fearful, timid"), from timeo ("I fear").

    Full definition of timid

    Adjective

    timid

    1. Lacking in courage or confidence.
      • 1963, Margery Allingham, The China Governess Chapter 19, 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.
    2. John's a very timid person. I'll doubt he'll be brave enough to face his brother.

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