timid

• Описывает человека, который застенчив, нервничает или испытывает недостаток уверенности или смелости.

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.

   Робкий

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

   Синонимыapprehensivebashfulcowardlydiffidentfaintheartedfearfulmeekshrinkingshytimorous

   Антонимыaudaciousboldbraveconfidentcourageousdaringfearlessventuresome

2. Hesitant or shyB1formal

   Not bold or assertive; showing hesitation or shyness.

   Робкий

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

   Синонимыapprehensivebashfuldiffidentfearfulnervousreservedretiringshy

   Антонимыassertiveaudaciousboldbraveconfidentcourageousfearlessoutgoing

• Существительное, обозначающее людей, которые застенчивы, боязливы или лишены уверенности и смелости.

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.

   Робкие люди

   • 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.

   Синонимыchickencowardmilquetoastmouseshrinking violetwimp

   Антонимыboldbraveconfidentcourageousdaring