timid
adjective
lacking in self-assurance, courage, or bravery; easily alarmed; timorous; shy.
timidly
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a word derived from
timid.
Example Sentences
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Why did this team play so predictably and timidly?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 12, 2026
Softly at first then louder, as if to encourage those who joined in timidly, the nuns broke into Ave Maria.
From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2025
“Some dare not take responsibility, wait timidly for orders from above, and don’t move without being pushed.”
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 21, 2024
Neighbors approach timidly, offering to wash laundry, charge cellphones or provide a hot shower.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 25, 2024
Gently, timidly at first, they put their hands on the children's shoulders.
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
