C1adjectivepsychologyemotions
US/ˈtɪm.ɪd/
UK/ˈtɪm.ɪd/
shy and nervous, and lacking confidence or courage
In context
As a timid child, she rarely raised her hand in class.
The puppy was timid at first but soon started playing with the other dogs.
Critics called the government's climate plan too timid to make a real difference.
Words that go with timid
adjective + noun
- timid childA timid child may need extra encouragement to join group games.
- timid voiceShe answered in a timid voice that I could barely hear.
- timid smileThe new student gave us a timid smile from the doorway.
- timid approachInvestors criticized the bank's timid approach to digital services.
adverb + adjective
- too timidHe was too timid to ask his boss for a pay rise.
- rather timidThe new rules look rather timid compared with what experts recommended.