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Definition of timid

timid

/ˈtɪm.ɪd/
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Adverb:timidly
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1

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

Example

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

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-16th century from French timide or directly from Latin timidus ('fearful'), derived from the verb timēre, meaning 'to fear'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Timid. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/timid
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