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timid Antonyms

Opposite of timid

Pinning down the opposite of timid requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened, hesitant, or shy.

Usage Example

"The bold kitten hid behind the sofa whenever guests entered the living room."

Strongest
bold
confident
brave
courageous
fearless
Strong
assertive
daring
audacious
intrepid
outgoing

Similar words to timid

Words similar to timid shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

timorous
shy
fearful
faint-hearted
diffident
apprehensive
bashful
hesitant
See all synonyms of timid

• Nearby Words

timesaver
timesaving
timeworn
timid
timidity
timidly
timidness

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Timid. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/timid
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