timid

Example Sentences

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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

Two—full name: Twenty Thousand Three Hundred and Fifty-Two— flashed a timid smile.

From Literature

There wasn't much atmosphere, wasn't much attitude, wasn't any real standout displays from any of Scotland's go-to men, who were all a bit timid.

From BBC

The 8-year-old was “timid,” according to the police report, and initially denied any trouble with fellow students.

From Salon

Now 71, he offers advice that suggests a leader who was often worried but never timid; at moments of ambiguity, he says, “try simply acting like you’re in charge,” which is just what he did.

From The Wall Street Journal