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
- 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.
- John's a very timid person. I'll doubt he'll be brave enough to face his brother.