timid (adj.)

1540s, from French timide "easily frightened, shy" (16c.) and directly from Latin timidus "fearful, afraid, cowardly," from timere "to fear," a word of uncertain origin. Related: Timidly; timidness.

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intimidate (v.)

1640s, from Medieval Latin intimidatus, past participle of intimidare "to frighten, make afraid," from in- "in" (from PIE root *en "in") + Latin timidus "fearful" (see timid). Related: Intimidated; intimidating. The French verb was intimider (16c.).

timidity (n.)

1590s, from Latin timiditas "fearfulness, faint-heartedness, cowardice," from timidus "fearful, afraid" (see timid).

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Definitions of timid

timid (adj.)

showing fear and lack of confidence;

timid (adj.)

lacking conviction or boldness or courage;

Synonyms: faint / fainthearted / faint-hearted

timid (adj.)

lacking self-confidence;

problems that call for bold not timid responses

Synonyms: diffident / shy / unsure

timid (n.)

people who are fearful and cautious;

whitewater rafting is not for the timid

Synonyms: cautious

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