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• adverb (Context 1)

In a manner that shows a lack of courage, confidence, or assertiveness; shyly or fearfully.

Usage Example

"The new student raised her hand shyly to ask the teacher a question."

Strongest
shyly
fearfully
hesitantly
Strong
nervously
tentatively
bashfully
meekly
diffidently
apprehensively
faintheartedly

Opposites of timidly

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

boldly
confidently
fearlessly
bravely
courageously
assertively
audaciously
resolutely
See all opposites of timidly

• Nearby Words

timeworn
timid
timidity
timidly
timidness
timing
timor python

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