timido — 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.
- fearful adj Feeling afraid or anxious.
- meek adj Quiet, humble, and unwilling to assert oneself.
- milquetoast adj Meek, timid; lacking character or effectiveness.
- shy adj Nervous or uncomfortable around other people; reluctant to draw attention to oneself.
- timid adj Easily frightened or lacking confidence, especially in unfamiliar situations.
Senses
timido is used for these senses in English:
- bashful Shy; not liking to be noticed; socially timid.
- coy (dated) Bashful, shy, retiring.
- fearful Tending to fear; timid.
- meek Humble, non-boastful, modest, meager, or self-effacing.
- milquetoast (originally, US, informal, derogatory) A person of meek or timid disposition; a person who lacks character or effectiveness.
- self-effacing Shy, extremely humble and modest; making oneself seem unnoticeable.
- shy Reserved; disinclined to familiar approach.
- 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.