Main Entry:

tim·id

Pronunciation:

\ˈti-məd\

Function:

adjective

Etymology:

Latin timidus, from timēre to fear

Date:

1549

1 : lacking in courage or self-confidence <a timid person> 2 : lacking in boldness or determination <a timid policy>

— ti·mid·i·ty \tə-ˈmi-də-tē\ noun

— tim·id·ly \ˈti-məd-lē\ adverb

— tim·id·ness noun