1
: lacking in courage or self-confidence
a timid person
2
: lacking in boldness or determination
a timid policy
Examples of timid in a Sentence
She's very timid and shy when meeting strangers.
He gave her a timid smile.
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Ew Staff, EW.com, 3 Apr. 2025
More timid than her siblings, Sheryl told Arcadia News that Sonora refused to dance at her first recital.
—Nicole Briese, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
Their lack of urgency was evident from the start, and despite perking in the second half and attacking with more purpose, Pochettino’s side always looked more timid.
—Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
Providing additional context, Kathleen acknowledged Amanda was a timid child and that Susan can be overprotective of her children.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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 8 Apr. 2025.
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