timide — meaning in English
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English meaning
- bashful adjective Shy and easily embarrassed, especially around other people.
- coy adjective Shy or modest, especially in a deliberately playful or teasing way.
- diffident adj Lacking confidence in others; distrustful.
- eerie adj Strange and unsettling in a way that suggests something mysterious or supernatural.
- shy adj Nervous or uncomfortable around other people; reluctant to draw attention to oneself.
- skittish adj Easily frightened or startled; nervous.
- timid adj Easily frightened or lacking confidence, especially in unfamiliar situations.
- tremulous adj Trembling, quivering, or shaking.
Senses
timide is used for these senses in English:
- bashful Shy; not liking to be noticed; socially timid.
- coy (dated) Bashful, shy, retiring.
- diffident (archaic) Lacking confidence in others; distrustful.
- eerie (Scotland) Frightened, timid.
- shy Easily frightened; timid.
- shy Reserved; disinclined to familiar approach.
- skittish Easily scared or startled; timid.
- timid Lacking in courage or confidence.
coy — full definition
- adjective Shy or modest, especially in a deliberately playful or teasing way.
- adjective Reluctant to give a direct answer, especially about something sensitive.