timidness

Example Sentences

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To give you a clue, recollect that he was the timidest of souls. 

From Bunyan Characters (2nd Series) by Whyte, Alexander

When you are not the timidest, you are the bravest of creatures.

From A Journey to the Interior of the Earth by Verne, Jules

But delays are ever dangerous, and Mr. Price's friend was the timidest of the most timid men.

From The Story of the Great Fire in St. John, N.B., June 20th, 1877 by Stewart, George

Even the timidest soul dare not "stand pat."

From A Preface to Politics by Lippmann, Walter

He moved alertly; the poise of his head was sanguine; the sun shone on him; the timidest soul came nearer to him.

From The Imperialist by Duncan, Sara Jeannette