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timidness Synonyms

Another word for timidness

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The quality or state of lacking courage, confidence, or boldness; shyness or fearfulness.

Usage Example

"Her initial timidity during the first few days of the seminar gradually gave way to confident participation."

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timidity
shyness
diffidence
bashfulness
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fearfulness
meekness
hesitancy
faint-heartedness
apprehensiveness

Opposites of timidness

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

boldness
confidence
audacity
fearlessness
courage
assertiveness
bravery
daring
See all opposites of timidness

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