Definitions for timid
ˈtɪm ɪdtimid

Princeton's WordNet(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. timid, cautious(adj)

   people who are fearful and cautious

   "whitewater rafting is not for the timid"

2. timid(adj)

   showing fear and lack of confidence

3. diffident, shy, timid, unsure(adj)

   lacking self-confidence

   "stood in the doorway diffident and abashed"; "problems that call for bold not timid responses"; "a very unsure young man"

4. faint, fainthearted, timid, faint-hearted(adj)

   lacking conviction or boldness or courage

   "faint heart ne'er won fair lady"

Wiktionary(4.00 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. timid(Adjective)

   Lacking in courage or confidence.

   John's a very timid person. I'll doubt he'll be brave enough to face his brother.

Origin: From timide, from timidus, from timeo.

Webster Dictionary(2.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Timid(adj)

   wanting courage to meet danger; easily frightened; timorous; not bold; fearful; shy

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Timid

   tim′id, adj. fearful: wanting courage: faint-hearted.—n. Timid′ity, quality or state of being timid: want of courage.—adv. Tim′idly.—n. Tim′idness.—adv. Timorō′so (mus.), timid, hesitating, to be so rendered.—adj. Tim′orous, timid: indicating fear.—adv. Tim′orously.—n. Tim′orousness.—adj. Tim′orsome (Scot.), easily frightened. [Fr.,—L. timidus—timēre, to fear.]

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of timid in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of timid in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of timid in a Sentence

1. Sallust, Roman historian and politician (c. 86-c. 35 B.C.):

   Necessity makes even the timid brave.

2. Eugene O'Neill:

   Happiness hates the timid So does science

3. Author Unknown:

   Imagination is the pontoon bridge making way for the timid feet of reason.

4. Ralph Waldo Emerson:

   Do not be too timid and squeamish about your actions. All life is an experiment.

5. Ralph Waldo Emerson:

   Do not be too timid and squeamish about your actions. All life is an experience.

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