timid meaning and definition

TIMID noun

Definition of timid (noun)

1. people who are fearful and cautious
   • "whitewater rafting is not for the timid"
   • synonyms: cautious
   • antonym: brave

TIMID adjective

Definition of timid (adjective)

1. showing fear and lack of confidence
   • antonym: bold
2. lacking self-confidence
   • "stood in the doorway diffident and abashed"; "problems that call for bold not timid responses"; "a very unsure young man"
   • synonyms: diffident, shy, unsure
   • antonym: confident
3. lacking conviction or boldness or courage
   • "faint heart ne'er won fair lady"
   • synonyms: faint, fainthearted, faint-hearted