| 单词 | timid |
| 释义 | timid (once / 261 pages) adjn Timid means "overly cautious or fearful," like a timid driver who drives very slowly or avoids highways altogether. Timid comes from the Middle French word timide, meaning "easily frightened, shy." Those who are timid often worry that things will go wrong: a timid eater orders bland food to avoid the possibility not liking the flavor of something new, just as a timid partygoer talks to people he already knows, afraid that he won't be able to talk to strangers. WORD FAMILYtimid: timider, timidest, timidity, timidly, timidness+/timidity: timidities USAGE EXAMPLES“This is no job for impulsive, timid or inattentive souls.” New York Times(Dec 31, 2016) She was petrified of being separated from her child but even more terrified of appearing timid before her comrades, whose approval she craved. New York Times(Jan 12, 2012) “I was a little timid about telling parents about it because I thought some would be worried,” Falwell said. Washington Post(Dec 15, 2016) 1adj showing fear and lack of confidence Syn|Ant unadventurous lacking in boldness afraidfilled with fear or apprehension unassertiveinclined to timidity or lack of self-confidence backward(used of temperament or behavior) marked by a retiring nature bashfulself-consciously timid coymodestly or warily rejecting approaches or overtures fearful, timorous, trepidtimid by nature or revealing timidity intimidatedmade timid or fearful as by threats mousey, mousyquiet and timid and ineffectual cowardly, fearfullacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted bold fearless and daring adventuresome, adventurouswilling to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises fearless, unafraidoblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them forwardused of temperament or behavior; lacking restraint or modesty audacious, brave, dauntless, fearless, hardy, intrepid, unfearinginvulnerable to fear or intimidation daredevil, temerariouspresumptuously daring emboldenedmade bold or courageous foolhardy, heady, rash, recklessmarked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences heroic, heroicalhaving or displaying qualities appropriate for heroes nervyshowing or requiring courage and contempt of danger overreaching, vaultingrevealing excessive self-confidence; reaching for the heights overvalianthaving or showing undue valor or boldness brave, courageouspossessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching 2adj lacking self-confidence problems that call for bold not timid responses Syn|Ant diffident, shy, unsure confident having or marked by confidence or assurance assuredmarked by assurance; exhibiting confidence cocksure, overconfident, positivemarked by excessive confidence reassuredhaving confidence restored; freed from anxiety self-assured, self-confidentshowing poise and confidence in your own worth 3adj lacking conviction or boldness or courage Syn faint, faint-hearted, fainthearted cowardly, fearful lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted 4n people who are fearful and cautious whitewater rafting is not for the timid Syn|Ant|Hyper cautious brave people who are brave people (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively |
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