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
Sunderland have signed 11 players so far this summer, a strong statement of intent that they have no intention of timidly returning to the Championship - but they are not done yet.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2025
One girl apologizes profusely for interrupting, shares that she was rooting for Madix on “DWTS,” and then continues to say “sorry” before backing away timidly.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 29, 2024
Few comedies are released theatrically, and most of the ones that are timidly stick to familiar territory.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 4, 2023
She put her hand on this and pushed timidly.
From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien
