Synonyms for Timid
4 senses across 2 parts of speech, powered by WordNet 3.0.
Words related to "Timid" (adjective) include bashful, coy, fearful, timorous, trepid.
Adjective
showing fear and lack of confidence
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bashfulcoyfearfultimoroustrepidintimidatedmousymousey
lacking self-confidence
"stood in the doorway diffident and abashed" "problems that call for bold not timid responses" "a very unsure young man"
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diffidentshyunsure
lacking conviction or boldness or courage
"faint heart ne'er won fair lady"
Synonyms
faintfaintheartedfaint-hearted
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cowardlyfearful
Antonyms
boldconfident
Noun
people who are fearful and cautious
"whitewater rafting is not for the timid"
Synonyms
cautious
Broader
people
Antonyms
brave
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