Timid

Meaning

shy and lacking confidence; easily frightened

lacking courage or confidence; easily frightened

Example Sentences

She was too timid to speak in public.

The timid child hid behind his mother when strangers approached.

Example Expressions

timid as a mouse

Synonyms

shy, fearful, nervous, apprehensive, bashful, hesitant, meek

Entry 1

shy, fearful, nervous, apprehensive, bashful

Entry 2

shy, fearful, bashful, hesitant, meek

Antonyms

bold, confident, brave, fearless, outgoing

Entry 1

bold, confident, brave, fearless, outgoing

Entry 2

bold, confident, brave

Collocations

timid nature, timid voice, timid smile, timid approach, timid child

Entry 1

timid nature, timid voice, timid smile, timid approach

Entry 2

timid child, timid smile, timid approach, timid nature