Associations to the word «Timid»
Noun
Adjective
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
In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike
fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the
new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.