1
: lacking in courage or self-confidence
a timid person
2
: lacking in boldness or determination
a timid policy
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She's very timid and shy when meeting strangers.
He gave her a timid smile.
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Kristen Tauer, WWD, 20 Jan. 2025
The video introduces several of GRRR's residents, including George, a timid golden retriever who was abused and is now slowly building his confidence around people.
—Lydia Patrick, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
Williams became tentative on the glass and timid with the ball in his hands.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
And, most importantly, inflation remains under control and on a downward trajectory, allowing a timid recuperation of purchasing power that, in relative terms, feels like a cup of water in the desert to Argentine society.
—Agustino Fontevecchia, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Timid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/timid. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.
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