as in shy
easily frightened
a timid rabbit hopped cautiously out of the hedge
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Recent Examples of timid
The show follows morally sound, somewhat timid Australian wallaby Rocko (Carlos Alazraqui), along with his friends and steadfast dog, Spunky.
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Skyler Trepel,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 June 2026
That might sound too timid in 2026, too reserved for a time when rights are being rolled back every day, and Gauthier recorded a much more direct version of the song late last year.
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Stephen Deusner,
SPIN,
15 June 2026
And despite a timid political opening that has allowed the return of several opposition leaders and the emergence of others from hiding, over 400 political prisoners remain in custody as of May 25, according to figures compiled by the NGO Foro Penal.
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Alfredo Meza,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
In her early public appearances, she was often seen with her head bowed and her gaze upward, a posture that, alongside her soft-spoken demeanor, led the British press to characterize her as timid and reserved.
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Elle Meier,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
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Skyler Trepel,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 June 2026
That might sound too timid in 2026, too reserved for a time when rights are being rolled back every day, and Gauthier recorded a much more direct version of the song late last year.
—
Stephen Deusner,
SPIN,
15 June 2026
And despite a timid political opening that has allowed the return of several opposition leaders and the emergence of others from hiding, over 400 political prisoners remain in custody as of May 25, according to figures compiled by the NGO Foro Penal.
—
Alfredo Meza,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
In her early public appearances, she was often seen with her head bowed and her gaze upward, a posture that, alongside her soft-spoken demeanor, led the British press to characterize her as timid and reserved.
—
Elle Meier,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for timid
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Willis, who was one of the group's founders in the 1970s, died one day shy of his 75th birthday.
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His six goals tied Argentina forward Lionel Messi for the tournament lead and gave him 18 in his World Cup career, one shy of Messi's record.
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The bitcoin price has dropped sharply this year, with traders fearful a further price crash could be looming.
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Some have encouraged online attendance, while others have offered help doing errands such as grocery shopping for people too fearful to leave their homes.
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The lesser among them, the timorous, the doubtful, and the wavering, stood back, watching, waiting for some greater sign, savoring their doubts.
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The great danger of that moment was that a political backlash — abetted by a furious media and timorous politicians — would lead to a restoration of the policy of Roe.
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The Show Has Largely Lost Its Fear Factor The first and second seasons of From were scary.
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France’s starting lineup is scary and their depth isn’t any less terrifying, and this is without Liverpool’s Hugo Ekitike who is currently sidelined through injury.
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On Saturday, July 4, the Kansas City, Kansas, Fire Department rescued a dog that had fallen into a well after running away scared from the sound of fireworks.
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Playing happily one second, and too scared to be alone the next.
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So that was the music playing in the brain of the mousy defendant.
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They are joined by Milo (Yeukayi Ushe), whose slippery jelly Tama escapes his control; Ameline (Evanna Lynch), Ssyelle’s mousy, enigmatic roommate; and Milo’s too-cool brother Odward (Waylon Jacobs).
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The ruling leaves trans student-athletes and their advocates feeling angry and afraid.
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Pregnant mothers are afraid of their babies not being able to have a home.
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Outrage continues to grow after a drone was reported stalking a terrified wild mustang on North Carolina’s northern Outer Banks.
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Campbell found the minister on the ground, terrified and in pain.
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“Timid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timid. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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