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
David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
Zych was impressed by Lekki’s transformation from timid freshman to inspiring team leader.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
After a timid start to the game from both sides, the intensity picked up considerably as the game went on.
—Arpon Basu, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
For most of the game, though, Love was timid, inaccurate and couldn’t lead Green Bay’s offense anywhere.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Cannoli certainly seemed to be timid around dogs who bark a lot, leading Saulino to believe she felt intimidated by them.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
Zych was impressed by Lekki’s transformation from timid freshman to inspiring team leader.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
After a timid start to the game from both sides, the intensity picked up considerably as the game went on.
—Arpon Basu, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
For most of the game, though, Love was timid, inaccurate and couldn’t lead Green Bay’s offense anywhere.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for timid
Adjective
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The first grooming session left her dog fearful and anxious, which is common among canines.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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Morale inside the agency has plummeted, and retirees are growing fearful that the system might start faltering in getting checks out.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The same hesitation existed with computers, the internet, and smartphones.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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TikTok Reacts Jensen's transformation sparked a wave of reactions in the comments section, with viewers split between admiration and hesitation.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Those directly involved, however, were never shy to say that Jones’ role and level of play proved critical for a group that went from one of the NFL’s worst to among its very best.—
Parker Gabriel,
The Denver Post,
9 Mar. 2025
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An important late-season matchup is in store, as Brighton (43 points, 8th place) and Fulham (42 points, 9th place) sit only a few points shy of Nottingham Forest (48 points, 3rd place) in the Premier League table.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The country passed a law last month banning foreign political donations over fears about potential interference in this week’s vote.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
12 Mar. 2025
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The bottom line: Before the latest wave of volatility and emergence of recession fears, America's most important corporate decision-makers were becoming more wary of the growth outlook.—
Neil Irwin,
Axios,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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There’s a lot to love with Tuten and his ceiling is super high, but the floor is extremely scary because of his fumbles.—
Steve Bradshaw,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Though these scenes unfold in real time, the narrative as a whole progresses in fits and starts: episodes are separated by days or months, during which Jamie becomes something of a cause célèbre for the internet’s scariest men.—
Inkoo Kang,
The New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Some studies raise concerns that long-term melatonin use may delay puberty in children and adolescents.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
17 Mar. 2025
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There are also concerns about his defensive versatility.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
17 Mar. 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
Noun
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Trade tensions and signs of slowing growth have led to worries that a recession could be looming.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN,
9 Mar. 2025
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Those worries were only amplified by his State of the Union speech.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA TODAY,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Timid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timid. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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