timid

• Beschreibt eine Person, die schüchtern, unsicher oder ängstlich ist und es an Selbstvertrauen oder Mut fehlt.

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.

   Schüchtern

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

   Synonymeapprehensivebashfulcowardlydiffidentfaintheartedfearfulmeekshrinkingshytimorous

   Antonymeaudaciousboldbraveconfidentcourageousdaringfearlessventuresome

2. Hesitant or shyB1formal

   Not bold or assertive; showing hesitation or shyness.

   Schüchtern

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

   Synonymeapprehensivebashfuldiffidentfearfulnervousreservedretiringshy

   Antonymeassertiveaudaciousboldbraveconfidentcourageousfearlessoutgoing

• Substantiv, das Personen bezeichnet, die schüchtern, ängstlich oder unsicher sind und es an Mut fehlt.

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.

   Schüchterne Menschen

   • 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.

   Synonymechickencowardmilquetoastmouseshrinking violetwimp

   Antonymeboldbraveconfidentcourageousdaring