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timid

adjective

Lacking in courage or confidence.

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
T
Ends with
D
Contains
IM
Scrabble score
8
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

/ˈtɪmɪd/ /ˈtɪmɪd/

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adjective

  1. Lacking in courage or confidence.

    “John's a very timid person. I'll doubt he'll be brave enough to face his brother.”

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Example Sentences

John's a very timid person. I'll doubt he'll be brave enough to face his brother.

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