Associations to the word «Timid»

Wiktionary

TIMID, adjective. Lacking in courage or confidence.

Dictionary definition

TIMID, noun. People who are fearful and cautious; "whitewater rafting is not for the timid".
TIMID, adjective. Showing fear and lack of confidence.
TIMID, adjective. Lacking self-confidence; "stood in the doorway diffident and abashed"; "problems that call for bold not timid responses"; "a very unsure young man".
TIMID, adjective. Lacking conviction or boldness or courage; "faint heart ne'er won fair lady".

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley