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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Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
In 2024, the Harris-Walz campaign seemed timid, participating in few press conferences and potentially adversarial interviews.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
The best thing that happened during previews is Kollins’ rapid development from timid amateur to captivating headliner.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 6 Nov. 2025
Somewhat soft-spoken, Riccoboni is hardly timid in his art.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Nov. 2025
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“Timid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/timid. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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