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timid
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timid
(adjective)
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timid
/
ˈ
tɪməd/
adjective
timid
/
ˈ
tɪməd/
adjective
Learner's definition of TIMID
[
more timid; most timid
]
:
feeling or showing a lack of courage or confidence
She's very
timid
and shy when meeting strangers.
He gave her a
timid
smile.
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— timidity
/tə
ˈ
mɪdəti/
noun
[
noncount
]
— timidly
/
ˈ
tɪmədli/
adverb
She
timidly
entered the room.
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