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timidness

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“But, to Kersh’s credit, he cuts off that timidness in a way by saying, ‘Hey, I’m here to win, whatever it takes,’” Friedman said.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 6, 2025

It was also about his timidness and wanting to connect with people, but not quite knowing how.

From Salon Apr. 2, 2022

“It wasn’t just about accent, but it was also about his timidness, but also wanting to connect with people, but not quite knowing how.”

From The Verge Mar. 23, 2022

Given Naz’s timidness and uncertainty, Mr. Ahmed’s performance has been limited mostly to his eyes, which toggle between deer-in-the-headlights shock and a growing understanding of the world around him.

From New York Times Jul. 31, 2016

"It is good to feel warm once more," she said, an odd timidness in her manner.

From The Hollow of Her Hand by McCutcheon, George Barr