Synonyms of timidness

timidness

noun

as in hesitation

lack of willingness to assert oneself and take risks

such timidness is surprising in a man as physically imposing as he is

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hesitation
• timidity
• fear
• concern
• worry
• anxiety
• timorousness
• faintheartedness
• apprehension
• bashfulness
• restraint
• shyness
• embarrassment
• inhibition
• indecision
• indecisiveness
• panic
• skittishness
• irresolution
• cowardice
• dismay
• constraint
• upset
• discomposure
• cowardliness
• irresoluteness
• alarm
• alarum
• cravenness
• spinelessness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• boldness
• confidence
• audacity
• nerve
• assurance
• guts
• self-confidence
• composure
• nonchalance
• unconcern
• coolness
• determination
• insouciance
• audaciousness
• resolution
• courage
• fortitude
• decisiveness
• firmness
• cojones
• grit
• fearlessness
• self-assurance
• resoluteness
• gumption
• fiber
• backbone
• spunk
• mettle
• bravery
• self-assertiveness
• daring
• gameness
• intrepidity
• valor
• temerity
• brazenness
• effrontery
• cheek
• gall
• intrepidness
• courageousness
• dauntlessness
• gutsiness
• doughtiness