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timidness

/ˈtɪm.ɪd.nəs/

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noun

C1formalcommon/ˈtɪm.ɪd.nəs/

uncountable

A noun referring to a state or quality of being shy, hesitant, or lacking in confidence, often characterized by a fear of the unknown, unfamiliar situations, or making decisions.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее состояние или качество застенчивости, нерешительности или неуверенности, часто характеризующееся страхом перед неизвестным, незнакомыми ситуациями или принятием решений.esSustantivo que denota el estado o la cualidad de ser tímido, caracterizado por falta de confianza, vacilación o temor ante lo desconocido, situaciones nuevas o decisiones.frNom désignant l'état ou la qualité d'être timide, manquant d'assurance ou hésitant, souvent caractérisé par la peur de l'inconnu, des situations nouvelles ou de la prise de décision.deSubstantiv, das den Zustand oder die Eigenschaft bezeichnet, schüchtern, unentschlossen oder unsicher zu sein, oft verbunden mit Angst vor dem Unbekannten, vor fremden Situationen oder vor Entscheidungen.ptSubstantivo que designa o estado ou a qualidade de ser tímido, indeciso ou inseguro, frequentemente caracterizado pelo medo do desconhecido, de situações novas ou de tomar decisões.zh名词,指胆怯、害羞、缺乏自信或犹豫不决的状态或品质,常表现为害怕未知、陌生情境或做决定。arاسم يدل على حالة أو صفة الخجل أو التردد أو عدم الثقة، وغالبًا ما يتميز بالخوف من المجهول أو المواقف غير المألوفة أو اتخاذ القرارات.

  1. Lack of confidence or courage B2 formal

    A state of being easily frightened or lacking self-assurance, often due to fear of the unknown or unfamiliar.

    • Her timidness prevented her from speaking up in meetings.
    • He overcame his timidness and asked for a promotion.
    • The child's timidness was evident when meeting new people.

    ruРобостьestimidezfrTimiditédeSchüchternheitptTimidezzh胆怯arالخَجَل

    Synonyms: apprehensivenessbashfulnesscowardicediffidencefearfulnessshynessspinelessnesstimiditytimorousness

    Antonyms: assuranceaudacityboldnessbraveryconfidencecouragedaringfearlessness

  2. Hesitation in decision-making B2 formal

    A tendency to avoid making choices or taking action due to fear of making mistakes.

    • His timidness in making decisions often frustrated his team.
    • She struggled with timidness when choosing a career path.
    • The manager's timidness led to delays in the project.

    ruНерешительностьesIndecisión por temor a errarfrHésitation à prendre une décisiondeUnentschlossenheitptIndecisãozh怯懦arالتردد في اتخاذ القرار

    Synonyms: indecisivenessirresolutiontimidity

    Antonyms: assertivenessboldnessdecisivenessresolution

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