timidity

• Substantivo que designa o estado de ser tímido, acanhado ou inseguro, frequentemente caracterizado por medo ou hesitação diante de situações desconhecidas, de pessoas estranhas ou da tomada de decisões.

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

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1. Fear of the unknown or unfamiliarB2formal

   A state of being easily frightened or hesitant when faced with new, uncertain, or unfamiliar situations, often leading to difficulty in making decisions.

   Timidez

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

   Sinônimosapprehensioncowardicediffidencefaintheartednessfearfulnesshesitationnervousnesspusillanimityshynesstimorousness

   Antônimosaudacityboldnessbraverycourage

2. Fearfulness in venturing into new places or activitiesB2formal

   A lack of confidence or courage that makes someone reluctant to explore new places, try new activities, or take risks.

   Timidez

   • His timidity kept him from traveling to foreign countries alone.
   • She felt a sense of timidity before her first rock climbing lesson.
   • Timidity can hold people back from experiencing new adventures.

   Sinônimosbashfulnesscowardicediffidencefaintheartednesspusillanimityshynesstimorousness

   Antônimosassuranceaudacityboldnessbraveryconfidencecouragedaringfearlessness