TIMIDNESS Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

timidness

noun

Definition of timidness

as in hesitation

lack of willingness to assert oneself and take risks such timidness is surprising in a man as physically imposing as he is

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Recent Examples of timidness Never a forward accused of timidness, his offside restraint is not down to any reluctance to make surging runs in behind. — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 24 June 2026 The Denver Post editorial is a master class in timidness and in saying nothing of import. — Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 20 May 2026

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Noun

Some rabbinic readings attribute Lot’s hesitation to leave Sodom to his immoral greed and inordinate wealth.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 July 2026
Her hesitation isn’t about her affection for Tewkesbury but out of fear of losing her identity.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026

Definition of hesitation

Noun

But in a state like Connecticut, where Democrats flipped seats in the most recent local elections, this timidity makes no sense.

— Matthew Blinstrubas, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2026
There are those who would write her off, and perhaps her timidity before America’s facilitation of Gaza’s destruction has earned that dismissal.

— Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026

Definition of timidity

Noun

Bell also spoke of the importance of prioritizing communication in their relationship — especially during moments of fear or insecurity.

— Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
Our country right now is mired in a level of bullying and intolerance that, for some, might feed their fears, but won’t feed their family.

— Dawn M. Turner, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

Definition of fear

Noun

Trustee Robert Jones renewed his worries that the creation of a subdivision of only the Sacramento and Yolo County portions of the district in April excluded conservative voters in El Dorado County who would likely to vote against the bond measure.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026
Both relatively tolerant, despite the mothers’ initial worries about outsiders, the households mirror one another.

— Judy Berman, Time, 9 July 2026

Definition of worry

Noun

And at times members of the congregation thank her and others for casting aside those anxieties and keeping this place going.

— Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
That uncertainty allows anxiety to grow because your brain naturally wants answers that do not yet exist.

— Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

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