Synonyms for Timid

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Definition

showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened

Synonyms & similar words

shy unsure fainthearted bold faint brave confident cautious diffident shy nervous fearful apprehensive timorous cowardly meek bashful reserved retiring diffident insecure unadventurous trepid fainthearted weak-kneed poltroonish craven spineless chicken-hearted

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