Definition of TIMID

timid

Noun

  • people who are fearful and cautious
    • "whitewater rafting is not for the timid"

Adjective

  • Lacking courage, confidence, or boldness; shy.
  • showing fear and lack of confidence
  • lacking self-confidence
    • "problems that call for bold not timid responses"

Adjective Satellite

  • lacking conviction or boldness or courage

Adj

  • Lacking in courage or confidence.

Examples

  • A TIMID player might avoid risky plays for high points, sticking to safe, short words.
  • John's a very timid person. I doubt he'll be brave enough to face his brother.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle French timide, from Latin timidus (“full of fear, fearful, timid”), from timeō (“I fear”).

Scrabble Score: 8

timid: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
timid: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
timid: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 9

timid: valid Words With Friends Word