timidness

noun

Definition of timidnessnext
as in hesitation
lack of willingness to assert oneself and take risks such timidness is surprising in a man as physically imposing as he is

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  1. hesitation
  2. fear
  3. concern
  4. worry
  5. anxiety
Noun
  • Focus on retention, education, activation, new tech and rewarding your people to start the next year with momentum, not hesitation.
    Yogesh Shah, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Despite potential hesitation from fellow Republicans, Trump persists that the former Fox News host is ethically equipped to handle the role.
    Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of hesitation
Noun
  • If Friday the 13th worries you, others share your fear.
    Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Advertising from telehealth companies, along with data showing that a sizable portion of men who get testosterone don’t even get their levels checked beforehand, lends credence to their fears.
    Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of fear
Noun
  • Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical concerns, and do not ignore professional advice based on information from MediKarma.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Your kindness and concern have meant the world to us.
    Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of concern
Noun
  • Pentagon officials tried and failed to block the deal at the time, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal, which cited worries that AMD had transferred crucial know-how that could aid China’s military and domestic semiconductor ambitions.
    Billy Perrigo, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
  • In fact, our primary worry on this front is less about workers staying in their roles longer and more about declining immigration, which has been a source of economic strength in recent years.
    Jeffrey Schulze, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of worry
Noun
  • Cycling anxiety thoughts in the middle of the night.
    Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Levels of stress, anxiety and depression are already alarmingly high among U.S. adults.
    Sujay Saha, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of anxiety
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