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Her timidity faded after she met the group.
What does Timidity mean?
shyness or lack of confidence.
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Timidity is the quality of being shy, nervous, or not confident in a situation.
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The character's timidity made it hard for him to speak first.
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The story shows how encouragement can help someone move from timidity toward confidence.
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What does timidity mean?
Timidity means shy or nervous behavior, often from low confidence.
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Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for timidity?
Confidence is a contrast because it means feeling able and sure.
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Choose the best word to complete the sentence: Practice helped her overcome her ____.
Timidity best completes the sentence.
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WordTimidity.
Partnoun.
MeaningTimidity means shyness or lack of confidence.
ExampleExample: Her timidity faded after she met the group.
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- tih · mid · uh · tee
- Strongest beat
- mid
- Ending
- tee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on mid.
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Synonyms
Words like Timidity
shynessFeeling nervous or uncomfortable around others.
nervousnessA worried or uneasy feeling.
hesitationA pause caused by uncertainty or lack of confidence.
Antonyms
Opposite words
confidenceA feeling of trust in your own ability.
boldnessWillingness to act or speak without much fear.
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Word family
Timidity word family
Base word
timidity
noun
timidity
Shyness or lack of confidence.
adjective
timid
Shy or not confident.
adverb
timidly
In a shy or nervous way.
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