Timid

Pronunciation: /ˈtɪmɪd/

Definitions of timid

adjective showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened

Example Sentences

A1 She is timid around new people.

A2 The timid puppy hid behind its owner.

B1 Despite her timid nature, she mustered up the courage to speak in front of the class.

B2 His timid demeanor often led others to underestimate his capabilities.

C1 The CEO's timid approach to decision-making was seen as a weakness by some of the board members.

C2 Despite his timid appearance, he was a fierce negotiator in business deals.

Examples of timid in a Sentence

formal The timid student hesitated to speak up in class.

informal She's a bit timid around new people.

slang Don't be so timid, just go for it!

figurative His timid approach to negotiations left him at a disadvantage.

Grammatical Forms of timid

• past tense: timided
• plural: timids
• comparative: more timid
• superlative: most timid
• present tense: timid
• future tense: will be timid
• perfect tense: has been timid
• continuous tense: is being timid
• singular: timid
• positive degree: timid
• infinitive: to timid
• gerund: timiding
• participle: timided

Origin and Evolution of timid

First Known Use: 1540 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'timid' originated from the Latin word 'timidus', which means fearful or timid.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'timid' has retained its original meaning of being fearful or shy, but has also come to be associated with lacking confidence or being hesitant.