What is the meaning of timid?

noun

  • People who are fearful and cautious.
    • usage: "whitewater rafting is not for the timid"

adjective

  • Showing fear and lack of confidence.
  • Lacking self-confidence.
    • usage: "stood in the doorway diffident and abashed"; "problems that call for bold not timid responses"; "a very unsure young man"
  • Lacking conviction or boldness or courage.
    • usage: "faint heart ne'er won fair lady"
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