timidity

tim·id  (tmd)

adj. tim·id·er, tim·id·est

1. Lacking self-confidence; shy.

2. Fearful and hesitant: problems that call for bold, not timid, responses.

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[Latin timidus, from timre, to fear.]

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ti·midi·ty, timid·ness n.

timid·ly adv.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	timidity - fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions timidness, timorousness fear, fearfulness, fright - an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight) cold feet - timidity that prevents the continuation of a course of action; "I was going to tell him but I got cold feet" shyness - a feeling of fear of embarrassment diffidence, self-distrust, self-doubt - lack of self-confidence
	2.	timidity - fearfulness in venturing into new and unknown places or activities timorousness faintheartedness, faintness - the trait of lacking boldness and courage; "faintness of heart and infirmity of purpose" fearfulness - the trait of being afraid boldness, hardihood, hardiness, daring - the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger; "the proposal required great boldness"; "the plan required great hardiness of heart"

Translations

timidity [tɪˈmɪdɪtɪ] N → timidez f

timidity [tɪˈmɪdəti] n → timidité f

timidity

n → Scheu f, → Ängstlichkeit f; (of person, behaviour, words also) → Schüchternheit f, → Zaghaftigkeit f; (of measure) → Zaghaftigkeit f

timidity [tɪˈmɪdɪtɪ] n → timidezza

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timidity [tɪˈmɪdɪtɪ] n → timidezza