1
: lacking in courage or self-confidence
a timid person
2
: lacking in boldness or determination
a timid policy
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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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Amy X. Wang, New York Times, 7 May 2024
This is a great option for those timid about more aggressive freezing options.
—Lacey Muinos, Verywell Health, 3 May 2024
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 29 May. 2024.
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