timidness

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

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timidness - fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions timidity, 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