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timidity
tim·id T0222100 (tĭm′ĭd)adj. tim·id·er, tim·id·est 1. Lacking self-confidence; shy.2. Fearful and hesitant: problems that call for bold, not timid, responses.
[Latin timidus, from timēre, to fear.]
ti·mid′i·ty, tim′id·ness n.tim′id·ly adv.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | timidity - fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisionstimidness, timorousnessfear, fearfulness, fright - an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)cold feet - timidity that prevents the continuation of a course of action; "I was going to tell him but I got cold feet"shyness - a feeling of fear of embarrassmentdiffidence, self-distrust, self-doubt - lack of self-confidence | | 2. | timidity - fearfulness in venturing into new and unknown places or activitiestimorousnessfaintheartedness, faintness - the trait of lacking boldness and courage; "faintness of heart and infirmity of purpose"fearfulness - the trait of being afraidboldness, hardihood, hardiness, daring - the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger; "the proposal required great boldness"; "the plan required great hardiness of heart" |
timiditynoun1. An awkwardness or lack of self-confidence in the presence of others:backwardness, bashfulness, coyness, retiringness, shyness, timidness.2. The act of hesitating or state of being hesitant:hesitancy, hesitation, indecision, indecisiveness, irresoluteness, irresolution, pause, shilly-shally, tentativeness, timidness, to-and-fro, vacillation.Translationstimid (ˈtimid) adjective easily frightened; nervous; shy. A mouse is a timid creature. 膽怯的 胆怯的ˈtimidly adverb 羞怯地，膽怯地 胆小的，羞怯地 tiˈmidity noun 膽怯，羞怯 胆怯，羞怯 ˈtimidness noun 膽怯 胆怯Timidity
TimiditySee also Cowardice.Alden, John(c. 1599–1687) too timid to ask for Priscilla’s hand in marriage. [Am. Lit.: “The Courtship of Miles Standish” in Benét, 230]Bergson, Emilcould only express love for Marie in secret thoughts. [Am. Lit.: 0 Pioneers!, Magill I, 663–665]Blushington, Edwardupon taking marriage vows, he needs wine to say “I do.” [Br. Lit.: The Bashful Man, Walsh Modern, 62–63]Cowardly Liontimid king of beasts. [Am. Lit.: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz]Crane, Ichabodtimorous schoolteacher. [Am. Lit.: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow]cyclamentraditional symbol of timidity. [Flower Symbolism: Jobes, 400]Florimelfeared “the smallest monstrous mouse that creeps on floor.” [Br. Lit.: Faerie Queene]Kent, Clarkmild-mannered reporter whose dynamic alter ego is Superman. [Comics: Berger, 146]Little Dorritwithdrawn, self-effacing seamstress. [Br. Lit.: Little Dorrit]Little Miss Muffetfrightened away by a spider. [Nurs. Rhyme: Opie, 323]Milquetoast, Casperthe timid soul; easily controlled by others. [Comics: The Timid Soul, Espy, 141]Mitty, Waltertimid, henpecked husband. [Am. Lit.: Payton, 448]Peepers, Mr. shy character in TV series. [TV: Terrace, II, 118–119]peonysymbol of shyness and timidity. [Flower Symbolism: Flora Symbolica, 176]Pigletdiffident little pig; tremulously courageous. [Children’s Lit.: Winnie-the-Pooh]Prufrock, J. Alfredindecisive man, too shy and evasive to make a proposal. [Br. Poetry: T. S. Eliot “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock”]rushindicates docility and diffidence. [Flower Symbolism: Flora Symbolica, 177]Wingfield, Lauracrippled girl so shy that she has withdrawn into her own confined world. [Am. Drama: Williams The Glass Menagerie in Benét, 400]timidity
timidity Psychology Shyness; a stance of nonaggression in social situationstimidity
Synonyms for timiditynoun an awkwardness or lack of self-confidence in the presence of othersSynonyms- backwardness
- bashfulness
- coyness
- retiringness
- shyness
- timidness
noun the act of hesitating or state of being hesitantSynonyms- hesitancy
- hesitation
- indecision
- indecisiveness
- irresoluteness
- irresolution
- pause
- shilly-shally
- tentativeness
- timidness
- to-and-fro
- vacillation
Synonyms for timiditynoun fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisionsSynonymsRelated Words- fear
- fearfulness
- fright
- cold feet
- shyness
- diffidence
- self-distrust
- self-doubt
noun fearfulness in venturing into new and unknown places or activitiesSynonymsRelated Words- faintheartedness
- faintness
- fearfulness
Antonyms- boldness
- hardihood
- hardiness
- daring
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