/ˈtɪmɪd/
OriginFrom Middle French timide, from Latin timidus (“full of fear, fearful, timid”), from timeō (“I fear”).
- Lacking in courage or confidence.
“John's a very timid person. I doubt he'll be brave enough to face his brother.”
“When Timothy and Julia hurried up the staircase to the bedroom floor, where a considerable commotion was taking place, Tim took Barry Leach with him.[…]. The captive made no resistance and came not on”
Formstimider(comparative) · more timid(comparative) · timidest(superlative) · most timid(superlative)