as in fearful
easily frightened
a timid rabbit hopped cautiously out of the hedge
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as in hesitation
lack of willingness to assert oneself and take risks
none of the scouts showed the least timidity about rappeling down the cliff
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Recent Examples of timid
Lydia Patrick, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
Williams became tentative on the glass and timid with the ball in his hands.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
And, most importantly, inflation remains under control and on a downward trajectory, allowing a timid recuperation of purchasing power that, in relative terms, feels like a cup of water in the desert to Argentine society.
—Agustino Fontevecchia, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Thanks to these translations, English-speaking readers are in a better position to ponder the mystery of how a timid, apolitical newspaperman wrote one of the most haunting novels of the age of Fascism and war.
—Christopher Tayler, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
The video introduces several of GRRR's residents, including George, a timid golden retriever who was abused and is now slowly building his confidence around people.
—Lydia Patrick, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
Williams became tentative on the glass and timid with the ball in his hands.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
And, most importantly, inflation remains under control and on a downward trajectory, allowing a timid recuperation of purchasing power that, in relative terms, feels like a cup of water in the desert to Argentine society.
—Agustino Fontevecchia, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Thanks to these translations, English-speaking readers are in a better position to ponder the mystery of how a timid, apolitical newspaperman wrote one of the most haunting novels of the age of Fascism and war.
—Christopher Tayler, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for timid
Adjective
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For instance, things like the strict use of the belt and different things about not being able to make mistakes and being very hyper cautious and aware for us and fearful for us.—
ABC NEWS,
ABC News,
6 Feb. 2025
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Afghan nationals who had worked with the United States or NATO forces were particularly fearful of reprisals from the Taliban.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN,
6 Feb. 2025
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Republican support But other Republicans had no hesitation in backing her.—
David Lightman,
Sacramento Bee,
12 Feb. 2025
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Additionally, Butler had initial hesitation in going to the Bay.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In all, just shy of 7,000 claims have been filed in the six weeks of the new year, or about 55% more than in the prior six-week period.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
15 Feb. 2025
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But biodegradable straws made by Good Start Packaging cost just shy of three cents, Jacobus said.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The fear is that one of those reassortments could result in a strain that easily infects and spreads among people.—
Alice Park,
TIME,
4 Feb. 2025
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The fear of the image is something stronger than your own anxiousness.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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This is scary data for Rancho Palos Verdes residents: last year, officials warned that more than 100 homes in the community were at risk of slipping into the ocean.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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Listen to this article These days, Andrew’s Mason Moore can be a pretty scary sight for an opponent.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2025
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Several House Democrats were already dissatisfied with the way social equity protections had played out for marijuana and shared Johnson’s concerns about the impact on small businesses.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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The push for tariffs may be impacting public concern about prices.—
Anthony Salvanto,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Hundreds of timorous Timothée Chalamet lookalikes congregated in Washington Square Park.—
Raven Smith,
Vogue,
18 Dec. 2024
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Phillips has made a jukebox spectacle that’s bold in conception but oddly cautious, even timorous, in execution.—
A.A. Dowd,
Vulture,
11 Oct. 2024
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Eventually, optimism and relief won over fears and worries, rallying stocks.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
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Democrats have criticized the group’s reach, expressing worry that Musk has too much control over governmental operations.—
Ross O'Keefe,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
12 Feb. 2025
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“Timid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timid. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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