timid

Definition

  • adjective: feeling or showing a lack of courage or confidence
  • adjective: lacking in courage or self-confidence
  • synonyms: faint-hearted, pusillanimous, afraid

Examples

  • She's very 'timid' and shy when meeting strangers.

  • She 'timidly' entered the room.

  • He gave her a 'timid' smile.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Align! (CHEERING) (INDISTINCT CHATTERING) It seems to me that the Saxons are as timid as frightened women. Their hearts are faint. I don't think they can truly trouble us. You don't know enough, Ivar. You haven't seen enough. These are brave men. (..)
    2017 TvShow: Vikings Title: On the Eve Season: 4 Episode 19