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1. timid
adjective. ['ˈtɪmɪd'] showing fear and lack of confidence.
Synonyms
Etymology
- timide (French)
- timidus (Latin)
Rhymes with Timid
- aramid
- birmid
- cyanamid
- humid
- humid
- macdiarmid
- pyramid
How do you pronounce timid?
Pronounce timid as ˈtɪmɪd.
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Sentences with timid
1. Adjective
Blood parrots are timid cichlids that will spend a lot of their time hidden away behind plants or rocks.
Quotes about timid
1. But as I was saying, from my experiences, I think men tend to be more timid in expressing their feelings for you. Regardless, I always prefer a friendship first and foremost.
- Alicia Machado
2. I was a timid little guy when I was a kid. I used humor as a defense; I became the class clown. But deep inside, I felt real vulnerable.
- Mike Huckabee
3. Don't be too timid and squeamish about your actions. All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better.
- Ralph Waldo Emerson, Journals of Ralph Waldo Emerson, with Annotations - 1841-1844
2. timid
noun. ['ˈtɪmɪd'] people who are fearful and cautious.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- timide (French)
- timidus (Latin)
3. timid
adjective. ['ˈtɪmɪd'] lacking conviction or boldness or courage.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- timide (French)
- timidus (Latin)
4. timid
adjective. ['ˈtɪmɪd'] lacking self-confidence.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- timide (French)
- timidus (Latin)