1
: lacking in courage or self-confidence
a timid person
2
: lacking in boldness or determination
a timid policy
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She's very timid and shy when meeting strangers.
He gave her a timid smile.
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 2 Dec. 2024
Unexpectedly, the timid Noa takes his brother’s side, wrapping a scarf around his uncle’s neck.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2024
Julia Roberts had a timid initial reaction to Leave the World Behind.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
But, yes, there still is a timid approach from the perimeter.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for timid
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“Timid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/timid. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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