tímido — meaning in English

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 Lacking confidence in others; distrustful.
• 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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