timid
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Still the editor-in-chief of Runway, Miranda is working to smooth her edges to avoid causing a stir in an industry that no longer excuses mistreatment, even though her employees remain timid in her midst.
From Salon • May 1, 2026
Before he entered politics, Wilson would describe the American people as “selfish, ignorant, timid, stubborn” and “foolish.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
De Zerbi is fiercely competitive and must transmit that into his players; easier said than done given the timid, defeatist nature of their performances this season.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
He’s long been interested in the mushrooms that sprout on the front lawn of his San Clemente home, but he’s always been too timid to pick any.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2026
In 1955, Moore was surprised to learn that his former timid classmate from BU was leading a bus boycott in Montgomery.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
Vocabulary lists containing timid
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