timid
adjective
1. showing fear and lack of confidence
Similar word(s): unadventurous, afraid, unassertive, backward, bashful, coy, fearful, timorous, trepid, intimidated, mousey, mousy, cowardly, fearful
2. lacking self-confidence
- problems that call for bold not timid responses
Similar word(s): diffident, shy, unsure
3. lacking conviction or boldness or courage
Similar word(s): cowardly, fearful, faint, fainthearted
Sentences with timid as an adjective:
- John's a very timid person. I'll doubt he'll be brave enough to face his brother.