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The timid puppy hid behind the chair.
What does Timid mean?
shy or lacking confidence.
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Timid describes someone who is shy, nervous, hesitant, or not very confident in a situation.
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She gave a timid wave on her first day at camp.
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A timid speaker may become more confident with encouragement and practice.
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WordTimid.
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MeaningTimid means shy or lacking confidence.
ExampleExample: The timid puppy hid behind the chair.
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- Syllables
- tim · id
- Strongest beat
- tim
- Ending
- id
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on tim.
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Timid word family
Base word
timid
adjective
timid
Shy or lacking confidence.
adverb
timidly
In a shy or hesitant way.
noun
timidity
The quality of being timid.
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