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Timidity (noun) means a lack of confidence or courage; shyness.

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A lack of confidence or courage; shyness.
"This willingness to act underscores the German leader’s view that there is much at stake – and that Western Europe’s largest country (both by population and economic power) needs to step up to the demands. Timidity is not an option." — The Christian Science Monitor's Editorial Board, Germany’s defense of European values (2025)
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Etymology

Formed from timid + -ity, from Middle French timidité, from Latin timiditātem.

timorousness timidness

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What is the meaning of timidity?
"timidity" (noun) means a lack of confidence or courage; shyness.
What is another word for timidity?
Other words for "timidity" include timorousness, timidness.
What is the opposite of timidity?
The opposite of "timidity" is boldness.

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