Definitions for timidity
timid·i·ty

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. timidity, timidness, timorousnessnoun

   fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions

2. timidity, timorousnessnoun

   fearfulness in venturing into new and unknown places or activities

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. timiditynoun

   shyness

2. Etymology: From timiditas

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Timiditynoun

   Fearfulness; timorousness; habitual cowardice.

   Etymology: timidité, Fr. timiditas, Latin; from timid.

   The hare figured pusillanimity and timidity from its temper. Thomas Browne, Vulgar Errours.

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1. timidity

   Timidity refers to the feeling or state of being easily frightened, intimidated, lacking in self-assuredness, shy, or exhibiting a lack of courage or confidence in expressing oneself. It is the quality or characteristic of being hesitant or bashful, often in social situations, due to fear of failure or rejection.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Timiditynoun

   the quality or state of being timid; timorousness; timidness

Matched Categories

1. • Fear
   • Fearfulness

How to pronounce timidity?

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Zira

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of timidity in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of timidity in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of timidity in a Sentence

1. Basil W. Maturin:

   I believe there are few whose view of life has not been affected by the stern or kindly influences of their early childhood, which threw them in upon themselves in timidity and reserve, or drew them out in genial confidence and sympathy with their fellow creatures.

2. Victor Hugo:

   The first symptom of love in a young man is timidity in a girl boldness.

3. Sydney Smith:

   A great deal of talent is lost to the world for want of a little courage. Every day sends to their graves obscure men whose timidity prevented them from making a first effort.

4. Lloyd Doggett:

   This is not a time for timidity, we need to be forceful, we need to use every tool.

5. Thomas Hardy:

   Patience, that blending of moral courage with physical timidity.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=timidity
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Timidity
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=timidity
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/timidity