timidly
- 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
Some of the candidates raised their green flags timidly.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 2025
Few comedies are released theatrically, and most of the ones that are timidly stick to familiar territory.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 4, 2023
“Matthew,” protested Rachel timidly, “what is there to ponder? We are the only family she has. Let us talk about it later. Now Katherine is tired, and your work has been delayed already.”
From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare
