as in fearful
easily frightened
a timid rabbit hopped cautiously out of the hedge
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Recent Examples of timid
More timid than her siblings, Sheryl told Arcadia News that Sonora refused to dance at her first recital.
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Nicole Briese, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
Their lack of urgency was evident from the start, and despite perking in the second half and attacking with more purpose, Pochettino’s side always looked more timid.
—Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
Providing additional context, Kathleen acknowledged Amanda was a timid child and that Susan can be overprotective of her children.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
To say that does not trivialize the Holocaust, as some timid folk insist.
—Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2025
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Nicole Briese, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
Their lack of urgency was evident from the start, and despite perking in the second half and attacking with more purpose, Pochettino’s side always looked more timid.
—Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
Providing additional context, Kathleen acknowledged Amanda was a timid child and that Susan can be overprotective of her children.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
To say that does not trivialize the Holocaust, as some timid folk insist.
—Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for timid
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But the hauling and dumping operation has led to a dramatic fallout between county officials and Tujunga residents and is another example of a community fearful of accepting debris related to the Eaton and Palisades fires.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Victim fearful of ex-boyfriend In court documents, Garcia-Molina described how Nathan stalked her after their five-month relationship, which ended in November 2024.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2025
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By the end of regulation, Nylander had played only 15.5 minutes, a smidge less than Tavares, who was just shy of 16.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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Mostly cloudy skies will keep temperatures around 65 degrees in the metro Saturday, which is just a few degrees shy of the average of 68 for this time of year.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2025
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So their arrival in the world of the New Avengers may be a harbinger of scary things to come.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
2 May 2025
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The scary incident when DeJong got hit in the face caused a fractured nose.—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Hundreds of timorous Timothée Chalamet lookalikes congregated in Washington Square Park.—
Raven Smith,
Vogue,
18 Dec. 2024
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Phillips has made a jukebox spectacle that’s bold in conception but oddly cautious, even timorous, in execution.—
A.A. Dowd,
Vulture,
11 Oct. 2024
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Hairston impressed at the combine in Indianapolis by running a 4.28 40-yard dash and has the speed to keep everything in front while not being afraid to get physical.—
Bryce Lazenby,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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Too often, people are afraid to raise their hands for help.—
Nell Derick Debevoise,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Business buyers aren’t scared of founders with strong personal brands.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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The cat may be scared, lonely, losing senses, or in pain.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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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For evidence, just look at her recent transformation from mousy brunette to bombshell blonde.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Timid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timid. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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