Timid
adjective
Showing lack of confidence or bravery.
He was too timid to ask her out on a date.
Often appears as...
- timid mouse
- timid smile
adjective
Showing hesitance because of fear.
The deer was timid and ran away when it saw us.
Often appears as...
- timid steps
- timid glance
adjective
Showing lack of confidence or bravery.
He was too timid to ask her out on a date.
Often appears as...
- timid mouse
- timid smile
adjective
Showing hesitance because of fear.
The deer was timid and ran away when it saw us.
Often appears as...
- timid steps
- timid glance
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Not Always Negative
While 'timid' implies shyness, it's not always bad. It can show humbleness in some cultures.
Her timid nature was respected as a sign of modesty.
Pro Tip 2/3Subtle Resistance
A 'timid' person may agree outwardly but show reluctance through hesitance or silence.
He nodded timidly, clearly not convinced by the argument.
Pro Tip 3/3Body Language
Timid behavior can be expressed nonverbally through small gestures or avoiding eye contact.
Her timid handshake did little to convey confidence.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Always Negative
While 'timid' implies shyness, it's not always bad. It can show humbleness in some cultures.
Her timid nature was respected as a sign of modesty.
Pro Tip 2/3Subtle Resistance
A 'timid' person may agree outwardly but show reluctance through hesitance or silence.
He nodded timidly, clearly not convinced by the argument.
Pro Tip 3/3Body Language
Timid behavior can be expressed nonverbally through small gestures or avoiding eye contact.
Her timid handshake did little to convey confidence.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Always Negative
While 'timid' implies shyness, it's not always bad. It can show humbleness in some cultures.
Her timid nature was respected as a sign of modesty.
Pro Tip 2/3Subtle Resistance
A 'timid' person may agree outwardly but show reluctance through hesitance or silence.
He nodded timidly, clearly not convinced by the argument.
Pro Tip 3/3Body Language
Timid behavior can be expressed nonverbally through small gestures or avoiding eye contact.
Her timid handshake did little to convey confidence.
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This Is Your Brain on...
would suggest that people remember that there's a world outside of their screens as we get more withdrawn from nature and we get more abstracted in and kind of timid in and smaller in our lives we romanticize the wild that's been lost I think the appeal has to do with the fact
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Want interstellar...
because a problem is that big when we start to think about radical leaps we have to be audacious space exploration is supposed to be bold people don't want you taking timid steps they want us doing something bigger than we've done before we need to have that adrenaline
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Never, ever give up PIPE...
and you be the critic, you be the observer, while the brave one gets in the ring and engages and gets bloody and gets dirty and fails over and over and over again, but yet isn't afraid and isn't timid and lives life in a bold way."
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Female Dominance Over...
very low why is it that the males are so incredibly timid and hesitant around female hyenas what's that about anatomically they're much smaller than females they tend to be lighter weight buyer in build and females tend to be
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The myth of the original...
But upon seeing the weaver’s beauty, the cowherd forgot his routine. While he longed to introduce himself, his lonely lifestyle had made him timid. Thankfully, the bull saw his friend's plight and offered some advice.
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Hair-Raising Hyena...
you can see he's been very submissive bowing his head every time females go by laying very low why is it that the males are so incredibly timid and hesitant around female hyenas what's that about anatomically
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My quest to defy gravity...
every nationality, every race, every class, all genders, the timid and the bold, the outcast and the cool, the risk avoiders and the risk obsessives. And these buildings exist all over the world,
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To raise brave girls,...
I'm just pro-bravery. Now, I'm not saying your girls must be firefighters or that they should be paragliders, but I am saying that we are raising our girls to be timid, even helpless,
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Blood Initiation PIPE...
take part in raids kidnappings murders and cannibalism at some point in their adult lives they're painful initiation ritual was considered essential to transform timid
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Man Fights Bear PIPE...
attacks by black bears are extremely rare black bears are usually timid creatures that shy away from humans the least likely animal one would expect an
Video examples
This Is Your Brain on...
would suggest that people remember that there's a world outside of their screens as we get more withdrawn from nature and we get more abstracted in and kind of timid in and smaller in our lives we romanticize the wild that's been lost I think the appeal has to do with the fact
Video examples
Want interstellar...
because a problem is that big when we start to think about radical leaps we have to be audacious space exploration is supposed to be bold people don't want you taking timid steps they want us doing something bigger than we've done before we need to have that adrenaline
Video examples
Never, ever give up PIPE...
and you be the critic, you be the observer, while the brave one gets in the ring and engages and gets bloody and gets dirty and fails over and over and over again, but yet isn't afraid and isn't timid and lives life in a bold way."
Video examples
Female Dominance Over...
very low why is it that the males are so incredibly timid and hesitant around female hyenas what's that about anatomically they're much smaller than females they tend to be lighter weight buyer in build and females tend to be
Video examples
The myth of the original...
But upon seeing the weaver’s beauty, the cowherd forgot his routine. While he longed to introduce himself, his lonely lifestyle had made him timid. Thankfully, the bull saw his friend's plight and offered some advice.
Video examples
Hair-Raising Hyena...
you can see he's been very submissive bowing his head every time females go by laying very low why is it that the males are so incredibly timid and hesitant around female hyenas what's that about anatomically
Video examples
My quest to defy gravity...
every nationality, every race, every class, all genders, the timid and the bold, the outcast and the cool, the risk avoiders and the risk obsessives. And these buildings exist all over the world,
Video examples
To raise brave girls,...
I'm just pro-bravery. Now, I'm not saying your girls must be firefighters or that they should be paragliders, but I am saying that we are raising our girls to be timid, even helpless,
Video examples
Blood Initiation PIPE...
take part in raids kidnappings murders and cannibalism at some point in their adult lives they're painful initiation ritual was considered essential to transform timid
Video examples
Man Fights Bear PIPE...
attacks by black bears are extremely rare black bears are usually timid creatures that shy away from humans the least likely animal one would expect an
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Quote examples
Karen Civil
American Businesswoman
Do you want to be the girl that's envied, or do you want to be the girl that inspires you? Most people don't know that I am super shy and timid, but online people think I have a big personality. Make sure whatever you do has an overall message and has value.
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Veerappa Moily
Indian Politician
I am not helpless. Any timid minister will not go forward... I have come here to strive hard for the sake of the country, to work for the country. If anybody thinks that decision making process in the oil sector will be prevented, they are totally wrong.
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Frank Peretti
American Author
I became very timid, very retreating. I wouldn't talk to anybody. I didn't look you in the eye. I just had that kind of personality as a kid that basically puts a target on you.
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Nigel Lawson
British Politician
There is always, of course, a limit in a democracy as to what is politically possible, so you have to respect that limit. But in my experience, governments tend to be too timid.
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Alicia Machado
Venezuelan Celebrity
But as I was saying, from my experiences, I think men tend to be more timid in expressing their feelings for you. Regardless, I always prefer a friendship first and foremost.
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Olivia Munn
American Actress
Everyone's so timid and afraid to insult anybody, but in the end, it's like we're all trying to please everyone. In the end, we please no one.
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John Caudwell
English Businessman
I do like a healthy dose of adrenalin, but my character is more rounded. I am not timid; I like excitement.
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Jean Paul
German Author
A timid person is frightened before a danger, a coward during the time, and a courageous person afterward.
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Grayson Allen
American Athlete
When I'm playing timid and afraid to make a mistake, then I'm not going to play well.
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Kiran Desai
Indian Author
The publishing world is very timid. Readers are much braver.
Quote examples
Karen Civil
American Businesswoman
Do you want to be the girl that's envied, or do you want to be the girl that inspires you? Most people don't know that I am super shy and timid, but online people think I have a big personality. Make sure whatever you do has an overall message and has value.
Quote examples
Veerappa Moily
Indian Politician
I am not helpless. Any timid minister will not go forward... I have come here to strive hard for the sake of the country, to work for the country. If anybody thinks that decision making process in the oil sector will be prevented, they are totally wrong.
Quote examples
Frank Peretti
American Author
I became very timid, very retreating. I wouldn't talk to anybody. I didn't look you in the eye. I just had that kind of personality as a kid that basically puts a target on you.
Quote examples
Nigel Lawson
British Politician
There is always, of course, a limit in a democracy as to what is politically possible, so you have to respect that limit. But in my experience, governments tend to be too timid.
Quote examples
Alicia Machado
Venezuelan Celebrity
But as I was saying, from my experiences, I think men tend to be more timid in expressing their feelings for you. Regardless, I always prefer a friendship first and foremost.
Quote examples
Olivia Munn
American Actress
Everyone's so timid and afraid to insult anybody, but in the end, it's like we're all trying to please everyone. In the end, we please no one.
Quote examples
John Caudwell
English Businessman
I do like a healthy dose of adrenalin, but my character is more rounded. I am not timid; I like excitement.
Quote examples
Jean Paul
German Author
A timid person is frightened before a danger, a coward during the time, and a courageous person afterward.
Quote examples
Grayson Allen
American Athlete
When I'm playing timid and afraid to make a mistake, then I'm not going to play well.
Quote examples
Kiran Desai
Indian Author
The publishing world is very timid. Readers are much braver.
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