as in timid
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Adjective
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And also the anticipatory obedience by a lot of these news organizations who are more timid.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026 -
The film follows Colin (Harry Melling), a timid man who is swept off of his feet by Ray (Alexander Skarsgård), an impossibly handsome biker, who takes him on as his submissive.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In Euphoria, Sweeney portrays Cassie Howard, an insecure girl in a toxic relationship with Nate.—
Katie Mannion,
PEOPLE,
19 Apr. 2026
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As a result, many individuals go through life feeling incredibly confused, extremely insecure and always lacking a crucial piece of the jigsaw.—
Malana VanTyler,
Sacbee.com,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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To strangers, Kay seemed demure, diffident, even shy, an impression her youthful appearance helped create.—
Charlotte Brooks,
Big Think,
13 Mar. 2026
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This small, diffident moment is one more reason to mourn his death.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
22 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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This film, so seemingly unassertive, apparently rambling and plotless, has a devastating impact and aftershock.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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Accommodating, which is unassertive and cooperative, prioritizes the needs and preferences of others over one’s own in order to maintain harmony.—
Ellen Choi,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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That included a meek loss in Toronto, with Murray not participating on the second night of a back-to-back following a blowout loss at Detroit.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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The other, meek and mild-mannered.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Great for vegetarians, thanks to the diverse meatless menu, this place serves delicious homestyle food in an unassuming venue.—
Regina Zumarraga,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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The unassuming water bottle, previously only common at sporting events and gyms, has ridden the fitness wave to become just as fashionable as athletic apparel, step counters and tennis shoes.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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His modest production is a concern, but speed and athletic ability can’t be taught; technique can.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Early data suggests the policies are beginning to have an effect — with a modest decline in short-term rental listings in Athens reported in 2026, Travel and Tour World said.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Self-doubting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-doubting. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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