as in fearful
easily frightened
a timid rabbit hopped cautiously out of the hedge
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Recent Examples of timid
Lemurs are naturally shy and timid, requiring a keen eye and quiet footsteps to spot them.
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Gaby Keiderling, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
The front office never has been timid since Pagliocca took over as GM.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
In it, Luna is seen gently approaching a very timid Ronnie, who is facing away, staring toward the couch.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
Arguably, Sweeney — who is almost unrecognizable as the timid and brunette Margaret — steals the show.
—Itzel Luna, Boston Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
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Gaby Keiderling, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
The front office never has been timid since Pagliocca took over as GM.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
In it, Luna is seen gently approaching a very timid Ronnie, who is facing away, staring toward the couch.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
Arguably, Sweeney — who is almost unrecognizable as the timid and brunette Margaret — steals the show.
—Itzel Luna, Boston Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for timid
Adjective
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While mountain lions are highly adaptable to various ecosystems, their numbers declined historically due to being hunted by fearful humans.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Several days pass; the nights alone in the wilderness are especially fearful.—
Judith Thurman,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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That’s just shy of the $15 million to $25 million that box office analysts had predicted.—
Sarah Whitten,
CNBC,
28 Sep. 2025
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Once approached by the director, the women were hardly camera-shy.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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While some corn mazes are perfect for all ages and include activities especially for younger kids, others are more grown-up and may prove too scary or challenging for little ones.—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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The new generation can’t afford to stay in the game, which is scary.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The great danger of that moment was that a political backlash — abetted by a furious media and timorous politicians — would lead to a restoration of the policy of Roe.—
The Editors,
National Review,
24 June 2025
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Hundreds of timorous Timothée Chalamet lookalikes congregated in Washington Square Park.—
Raven Smith,
Vogue,
18 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Taylor Swift knows what excellence requires and is not afraid to demand it.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
29 Sep. 2025
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Don’t be afraid to use your gut instinct.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Alolkoy, said despite the bear's small size and obviously scared state, the store quickly erupted in a chaotic scene.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Are players scared to talk about it publicly?—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Generously, Thompson’s performance leaves room for two more, the first being Poots’ low-key but impressive Thea, a mousy woman who arrives wet and bedraggled, causing Hedda to dress her in her own clothes (a gesture that has more than one meaning for Hedda, who’s still in love with Eileen).—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
9 Sep. 2025
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This is why babies and toddlers with a shock of blond hair can end up a mousy brown color in adulthood.—
RJ Mackenzie,
Popular Science,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Timid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timid. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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