timid

adjective/ˈtɪmɪd/

Frequency rank: #10,134 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

lacking self-confidence; easily frightened or shy.

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Example sentence

The timid child hid behind her mother when strangers came to the door.

Synonyms & related words

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