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tímido — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • awkward adj Causing or feeling embarrassment or discomfort, especially in a social situation.
  • bashful adjective Shy and easily embarrassed, especially around other people.
  • diffident adj Reluctant to trust other people.
  • mouse noun A small rodent with a long tail, common in houses and fields.
  • 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

tímido is used for these senses in English:

  • bashful Shy; not liking to be noticed; socially timid.
  • diffident (archaic) Lacking confidence in others; distrustful.
  • mouse A quiet or shy person.
  • shy Reserved; disinclined to familiar approach.
  • timid Lacking in courage or confidence.

awkward — full definition

  1. adj Causing or feeling embarrassment or discomfort, especially in a social situation.
  2. adj Clumsy or lacking skill in movement or use of the hands.
  3. adj Difficult to deal with or handle.
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