timid — showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtɪmɪd/
Korean meaning: 소심한, 겁이 많은, 자신감이 없는
Korean pronunciation: **티**미드
Example Sentences
- The timid cat hid under the bed when the vacuum cleaner started.
- Don't be so timid - speak your mind at the interview!
- His timid knock on the door was so quiet that nobody heard it.
timid
ADJECTIVE//ˈtɪmɪd//
showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened
A timid student hesitates nervously at the busy cafeteria entrance
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Too timid and rigid to paint anything vivid
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Origin
From Latin 'timidus' meaning 'fearful' or 'afraid', derived from the root 'timere' meaning 'to fear'. The word entered English through Old French influence during the medieval period.
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“The timid cat hid under the bed when the vacuum cleaner started.”
“Don't be so timid - speak your mind at the interview!”
“His timid knock on the door was so quiet that nobody heard it.”
“She gave a timid wave from across the street.”
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