timidity
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tim·id
(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.
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Noun | 1. | timidity - fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions fear, 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 embarrassment |
2. | timidity - fearfulness in venturing into new and unknown places or activities faintheartedness, faintness - the trait of lacking boldness and courage; "faintness of heart and infirmity of purpose" fearfulness - the trait of being afraid |
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timidity
noun1. An awkwardness or lack of self-confidence in the presence of others:
2. The act of hesitating or state of being hesitant:
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timid
(ˈtimid) adjective easily frightened; nervous; shy. A mouse is a timid creature.asustadizo; tímido
ˈtimidly adverbtiˈmidity noun carácter asustadizo; timidez
ˈtimidness noun carácter asustadizo; timidez
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