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Another word for timid

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• adjective (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
timorous
shy
fearful
Strong
faint-hearted
diffident
apprehensive
bashful
hesitant
meek
mousey

Opposites of timid

The opposite of timid shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

bold
confident
brave
courageous
fearless
assertive
daring
audacious
See all opposites of timid

• Nearby Words

timestamp
timetable
timeworn
timid
timidity
timidly
timidness

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