as in fearful
easily frightened
a timid rabbit hopped cautiously out of the hedge
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as in hesitation
lack of willingness to assert oneself and take risks
none of the scouts showed the least timidity about rappeling down the cliff
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Recent Examples of timid
Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2024
This turned the biggest, richest banks in the world into timid lenders, even as demand for loans surged on a rise in infrastructure projects (public and private) for clean energy, new chip plants, electric cars, and, more recently, vast spending on the AI wave.
—Don Muir, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
She is forced to reckon with her timid tendencies when she’s unwillingly tasked with planning her vivacious younger sister’s Christmas Eve wedding.
—EW.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Instructed by Khamenei to go after Iran’s unscrupulous and less Islamist leaders, the organization’s younger corps naturally began attacking some of its oligarchs, accusing them of being corrupted by financial interests and of being too timid in their dealings with the West.
—Saeid Golkar, Foreign Affairs, 11 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
It’s been a whole year since Noa has been at Waseda, and our timid young man has come out of his shell.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2024
This turned the biggest, richest banks in the world into timid lenders, even as demand for loans surged on a rise in infrastructure projects (public and private) for clean energy, new chip plants, electric cars, and, more recently, vast spending on the AI wave.
—Don Muir, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
She is forced to reckon with her timid tendencies when she’s unwillingly tasked with planning her vivacious younger sister’s Christmas Eve wedding.
—EW.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Instructed by Khamenei to go after Iran’s unscrupulous and less Islamist leaders, the organization’s younger corps naturally began attacking some of its oligarchs, accusing them of being corrupted by financial interests and of being too timid in their dealings with the West.
—Saeid Golkar, Foreign Affairs, 11 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for timid
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The collapse of social and economic order in Myanmar is watched carefully by its neighbors, fearful that instability will spill over.Koh Ewe, TIME, 1 Nov. 2024
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The research provides a counterbalance to the rhetoric that employees are fearful of new AI tools replacing them and keen not to see their employers adopt the technology.Alena Botros, Fortune Europe, 1 Nov. 2024
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While the women are coming in oozing with persona and charisma, there is still a sense of hesitation in trying to mark their territory.Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2024
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In new partnerships, there’s often a sense of hesitation as both sides gauge each other’s commitment.Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The homes in the supertall are available in full-floor and duplex configurations, measuring just shy of 4,000 square feet to over 7,000 square feet.Jessica Cherner, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
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The New York Mets were two wins shy of reaching the 2024 World Series largely because of how well their starting rotation performed down the stretch.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, fears are growing that pressure to address the spiraling humanitarian crisis in Gaza will fade as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office.Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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The shame and fear from that policy linger on, even generations later.Josh Becker, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Beyoncé knows what the real scariest day of the year is.Michael Savio, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
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Remember to ask questions to get a clear understanding of your partners’ personal views, and try your best not to shy away from the scarier aspects of the discussions—such as death or afterlife.Mark Travers, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The company has extended its liquidation date to December 15, 2024, and management has raised concerns about the company's ability to continue as a going concern due to insufficient working capital and mandatory liquidation.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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However, District 9 Councilmember Pam Foley, who represents the area where the hospital is located, declined to support the deferral request and echoed the concerns over how delays could negatively impact the community.Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 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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For years now, U.S. policy toward Syria has been indecisive and timorous, allowing pro-Assad forces to gain ground.Steven A. Cook, Foreign Affairs, 17 Oct. 2016
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Election seasons often evoke a mix of emotions, ranging from hope for the future to intense worry over what may come.Luciana Paulise, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Professor Ned Foley, the director of the election-law program at Ohio State University, told me that his biggest worry this year was a new deadline of December 16th.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Timid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timid. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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