Simple Definition of timid

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timid

adjective

: feeling or showing a lack of courage or confidence
She's very timid and shy when meeting strangers.
He gave her a timid smile.

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“Timid.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/timid. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.

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