timidness
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- noun
- /ˈtɪmɪd.nəs/
- She felt a sense of timidness as she approached the unfamiliar crowd at the party.
Examples
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I believe her timidness towards us stems from some of the negative stereotypes around gaijin men, but that's just my speculation.
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His timidness kept him from speaking up in the meeting, even when he had good ideas.
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Timidness often prevents individuals from taking risks in new situations.
Synonyms
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Lack of courage to face danger or difficulty
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Feeling nervous and uncomfortable around other people
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Feeling too shy or afraid to try new things
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Being easily frightened and nervous in new or dangerous situations
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Lack of courage when facing danger or difficulty
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A feeling of being too afraid to try new or difficult things
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A tendency to be easily scared or nervous
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A strong fear of trying new things or meeting new people
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A feeling of nervousness that makes your hands or voice shake
A lack of courage that makes a person afraid to act
Antonyms
How Timid
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Timidness comes from the Latin word timidus ('fearful') and timere ('to fear'), so you can imagine someone shrinking back or holding back because they are afraid. That's why timidness means the state of being easily frightened or hesitant, lacking courage or confidence.