timid

• يصف شخصًا خجولًا أو مترددًا أو يفتقر إلى الثقة بالنفس أو الجرأة. ويشير أيضًا إلى من يتصرف بحذر شديد أو يسهل تخويفه.

Describes a person who is shy, nervous, or lacking in confidence or courage.

1. Lacking confidence or courageB1formal

   Showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened.

   خجول جبان

   • The timid child hid behind his mother.
   • She gave a timid smile when introduced.
   • He was too timid to speak up in the meeting.

   المرادفاتapprehensivebashfulcowardlydiffidentfaintheartedfearfulmeekshrinkingshytimorous

   الأضدادaudaciousboldbraveconfidentcourageousdaringfearlessventuresome

2. Hesitant or shyB1formal

   Not bold or assertive; showing hesitation or shyness.

   خَجُول

   • Her timid approach to negotiations was not effective.
   • The dog was timid around strangers.
   • He made a timid attempt to ask for a raise.

   المرادفاتapprehensivebashfuldiffidentfearfulnervousreservedretiringshy

   الأضدادassertiveaudaciousboldbraveconfidentcourageousfearlessoutgoing

• صفة تُطلق على من يتّصف بالخجل أو الخوف أو فقدان الثقة والجرأة، ويُستعمل للدلالة على الشخص المتردد الجبان أو الخائف من الإقدام.

A noun referring to people who are shy, fearful, or lacking in confidence and courage.

1. Fearful and cautious peopleB2formal

   Individuals who are shy, hesitant, or lacking in confidence, often avoiding risks or new situations.

   الخجولون الحذرون

   • The timid often struggle to speak up in large groups.
   • In the meeting, the timids stayed quiet while others debated.
   • The teacher encouraged the timids to share their ideas.

   المرادفاتchickencowardmilquetoastmouseshrinking violetwimp

   الأضدادboldbraveconfidentcourageousdaring