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timid
adjective as in shy
Strongest matches
ambivalent, bashful, demure, diffident, fearful, feeble, frightened, gentle, humble, modest, nervous, weak
Strong matches
Weak matches
afraid, apprehensive, badgered, browbeaten, bullied, capricious, cowardly, cowed, cowering, coy, daunted, fainthearted, having cold feet, intimidated, irresolute, mousy, pusillanimous, retiring, shaky, soft, spineless, spiritless, submissive, timorous, unassertive, unassured, unnerved, vacillating
Example Sentences
“We’re not going to be timid. We’re not just going to sit here on the defense and we’re going to build coalitions, and we’re going to build partnerships with other states and AGs, not just other governors,” Newsom said before the election.
Billy knew something wasn't right when the usually timid animal sat next to him to eat her prey.
"My cat can get a bit timid, especially when the explosions are going on quite loudly," he said.
“While firms continue to move fast and break things, timid regulation could cost lives… We have to find a way to move faster and to be bolder”.
Barnes suggested that Jesus himself could provide an example for Christians who are timid about reaching out to others with their convictions.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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