Timid Definition & Meaning
timid
- adjective
- showing fear and lack of confidence
- lacking self-confidence; "stood in the doorway diffident and abashed"; "problems that call for bold not timid responses"; "a very unsure young man"
- lacking conviction or boldness or courage; "faint heart ne'er won fair lady"
- noun
- people who are fearful and cautious; "whitewater rafting is not for the timid"
"Timid" in song lyrics
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"she looked so timid"
Aceyalone — Annalillia -
"Outside the law, raw, never fall timid"
Aceyalone & RJD2 — All for U -
"I watch my older strong arms grow soft and timid"
Ali Vegas — Confused
Words that rhyme with timid
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- What does timid mean?
- showing fear and lack of confidence lacking self-confidence; "stood in the doorway diffident and abashed"; "problems that call for bold not timid responses"; "a very unsure young man" lacking conviction or boldness or courage; "faint heart ne'er won fair lady" people who are fearful and cautious; "whitewater rafting is not for the timid"
- What part of speech is timid?
- Timid is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does timid have?
- Timid has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).