Synonyms of timidity

timidity

noun

as in hesitation

lack of willingness to assert oneself and take risks

none of the scouts showed the least timidity about rappeling down the cliff

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hesitation
• fear
• concern
• worry
• anxiety
• timidness
• timorousness
• faintheartedness
• restraint
• apprehension
• bashfulness
• shyness
• embarrassment
• inhibition
• indecision
• irresolution
• panic
• indecisiveness
• cowardice
• skittishness
• constraint
• dismay
• discomposure
• upset
• cowardliness
• alarum
• alarm
• irresoluteness
• cravenness
• spinelessness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• boldness
• audacity
• nerve
• confidence
• assurance
• guts
• self-confidence
• nonchalance
• composure
• determination
• insouciance
• coolness
• unconcern
• resolution
• fortitude
• audaciousness
• courage
• decisiveness
• cojones
• firmness
• grit
• self-assurance
• resoluteness
• fearlessness
• gumption
• mettle
• fiber
• bravery
• backbone
• spunk
• self-assertiveness
• daring
• valor
• intrepidity
• gameness
• temerity
• effrontery
• brazenness
• gall
• cheek
• intrepidness
• courageousness
• gutsiness
• dauntlessness
• doughtiness