as in fearful
easily frightened
a timid rabbit hopped cautiously out of the hedge
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Recent Examples of timid
Trump could instead lead with Vice President JD Vance’s promise: Boost the Child Tax Credit to $5,000 per child for young families, a progressive idea submitted by Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) last week in a timid insurgency by Republican moderates who prefer to lift middling Americans.
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Bruce Fuller, Baltimore Sun, 6 Feb. 2025
Thus far this season, Sheppard, averaging 11.6 minutes per game, has struggled to get acclimated, often appearing timid and indecisive with the basketball.
—Rahat Huq, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Some have shared their tips on how the video's creator could approach the timid canine.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025
Jyoti Deshpande, Aditya Dhar, Lokesh Dhar Key Cast: Yami Gautam Dhar, Pratik Gandhi, Eijaz Khan, Prateik Babbar, Mukul Chadda
A high-energy adventure following a timid momma’s boy and a daring wild child who find themselves on the run from ruthless goons on their wedding night.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Feb. 2025
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Bruce Fuller, Baltimore Sun, 6 Feb. 2025
Thus far this season, Sheppard, averaging 11.6 minutes per game, has struggled to get acclimated, often appearing timid and indecisive with the basketball.
—Rahat Huq, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Some have shared their tips on how the video's creator could approach the timid canine.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025
Jyoti Deshpande, Aditya Dhar, Lokesh Dhar Key Cast: Yami Gautam Dhar, Pratik Gandhi, Eijaz Khan, Prateik Babbar, Mukul Chadda
A high-energy adventure following a timid momma’s boy and a daring wild child who find themselves on the run from ruthless goons on their wedding night.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for timid
Adjective
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The county contends that immigration enforcement is a federal responsibility and that using local law enforcement for immigration erodes community trust and public safety if people are fearful of reporting crimes to authorities.—
Robert Salonga,
The Mercury News,
19 Feb. 2025
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Reason to be fearful: A midweek match under the lights at Villa Park is no easy task for any team.—
Andy Jones,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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And some shy away from expressing controversial takes — even anonymously.—
James Mirtle,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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They may be drawn to partners who provide excitement but shy away from relationships that require effort, compromise or emotional depth.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Soto, Judge trade barbs Once, long ago — ahem, last season — Juan Soto and Aaron Judge formed the scariest hitting combination in MLB.—
Chris Branch,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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But like the best scary movies, Horror has a strong ending.—
Brendan Hay,
SPIN,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Hundreds of timorous Timothée Chalamet lookalikes congregated in Washington Square Park.—
Raven Smith,
Vogue,
18 Dec. 2024
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Phillips has made a jukebox spectacle that’s bold in conception but oddly cautious, even timorous, in execution.—
A.A. Dowd,
Vulture,
11 Oct. 2024
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Moving safely from the clouds to this perch required a steep angle, a dexterous pilot, and passengers more afraid of missing the film festival than of death upon impact.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2025
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That’s what happens often with folks who are afraid to take that step, to start something new or scary.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Ingram had to miss the final 19 games of the regular season, but the Pelicans weren’t scared away by the issue.—
Shane Young,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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The Europeans seem presently more hurt than scared.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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First there’s Jill (Helena Wilson), the seemingly mousy one who has remained cooped up with mom decades after the others have bolted.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
29 Sep. 2024
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But Denise’s story is effectively just thrown aside as the focus moves on to Denise’s supposedly mousy yet horny neighbor Nicole (Sanda Codreanu).—
Leslie Felperin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Sep. 2019
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“Timid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timid. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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