Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: timid

Synonyms:

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Usage examples:

And in many professionals, there’s something missing — they have no charisma and appear unprepared and timid.

Source: https://pittnews.com/article/178588/opinions/opinion-young-professionals-take-an-acting-class/

But it feels like Gomez isn’t so much trying to crystallize the unique flavors of Mexico as weaken them for the sake of the audience’s presumably timid tastebuds.

Source: https://www.atlantamagazine.com/reviews/review-palo-santo-is-the-sexiest-scene-in-town-but-hows-the-food/

California wildlife officials are asking for the public’s help in their search for a timid, orphaned young black bear who escaped its enclosure at Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/02/15/orphaned-bear-cub-escapes-california-wildlife-center/

He terms the policy “timid,” saying it will only see the construction of about 150 multiplexes annually, rather than the thousands needed to restore affordability.

Source: https://www.revelstokereview.com/news/vancouver-clears-path-for-multiplexes-in-bid-to-address-housing-crisis/

I am not one wee jot surprised by this but I am disappointed Sarwar seems unable to grasp the evidence presented within our drug reform policy paper & has fallen in line with his timid UK leader.

Source: https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/23658491.anas-sarwar-rejects-scottish-government-drug-law-reform-call/?ref=rss

“If the only form of tradition, of handing down, consisted in following the ways of the immediate generation before us in a blind or timid adherence to its successes, ‘tradition’ should positively be discouraged,” Eliot wrote.

Source: https://www.city-journal.org/the-waste-land-ts-eliot

In an entertaining turn of events, the normally timid Ingrid hires a private investigator.

Source: https://ndsmcobserver.com/2023/03/disorientation-an-asian-american-campus-satire/

In Season 1, Shauna plays the timid sidekick to the intrepid team leader, Jackie (Ella Purnell).

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/05/arts/television/yellowjackets-sophie-nelisse-episode-6.html

Instead, the African Union’s response to grave violations and abuses of human rights committed in conflicts across the region was either absent or timid at best.

Source: https://www.africanews.it/english/sub-saharan-africa-scourge-of-conflict-continues-to-cause-suffering-amid-double-standards-and-failure-of-leadership/

In the books, Ginny is a fun, talented, and well-rounded witch that goes from being a timid Harry Potter fangirl to someone worthy of being chosen by the Chosen One himself.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/harry-potter-most-underappreciated-characters/

In truth, Shoko is a timid but caring girl who struggles to speak, meaning she had no friends before Hitohito Tadano finally became her first.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/slice-of-life-anime-best-dandere-characters/

"It is competitive and you are out there fighting for British interests You have to break eggs to make an omelette and we have been far too timid in our approach to the EU.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/1737549/brexit-news-uk-eu-deal-talks-rishi-sunak-northern-ireland-protocol

It’s a bit like the food at Hurry Curry, which they’re happy to make less spicy for the timid Cypriot palate – and in fact, says Sadiq, that’s a thing, because toning down the spice unlocks so many other flavours.

Source: https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/05/24/proud-restaurateur-is-looking-to-stay/

Mikoto's real personality is timid and bashful, and he often cringes at his own advances toward girls.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/fan-favorite-tsundere-anime-husbandos/

On the flip side, if the BOE delivers a surprise today and raises the bank rate by 50 bps to 5.00%, then that will be massively disappointing for those betting on a more timid policy approach.

Source: https://www.forexlive.com/news/whatever-the-boe-decides-today-there-will-be-disappointment-20230622/

She is timid to the point of being inhospitable, but like Rocky, the oppression of her living circumstances economically and from the emotional abuse she receives from her brother Paulie () weighs against her.

Source: https://collider.com/rocky-1970s-film/

That story of a rather patchy and timid private capex trend should continue this year.”

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/business/economy/govt-spending-india-growth-this-fiscal-year-economists-8681248/