1
: lacking in courage or self-confidence
a timid person
2
: lacking in boldness or determination
a timid policy
Synonyms of timid
Examples of timid in a Sentence
She's very timid and shy when meeting strangers.
He gave her a timid smile.
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But where the Baron is timid and bumbling, Krasznahorkai is expansive, charming, and courtly.
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Merve Emre,
New Yorker,
28 June 2026
Playing Mary Bennet — Elizabeth’s younger and more timid sister — Bruccoleri set out to portray the coming of age story of a Regency woman.
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Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
25 June 2026
Don’t be timid; get the crust good and wet before proceeding.
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Devra Ferst,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 June 2026
Lucerys was younger than Jacaerys and slightly more timid, but still wanted to help gather alliances for Rhaenyra.
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Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
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Merve Emre,
New Yorker,
28 June 2026
Playing Mary Bennet — Elizabeth’s younger and more timid sister — Bruccoleri set out to portray the coming of age story of a Regency woman.
—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
25 June 2026
Don’t be timid; get the crust good and wet before proceeding.
—
Devra Ferst,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 June 2026
Lucerys was younger than Jacaerys and slightly more timid, but still wanted to help gather alliances for Rhaenyra.
—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for timid
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“Timid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/timid. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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