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Word entry · 5 letters

timid

Best crossword clue

"Shy and fearful"

5 letters · collected on this word page

5 lettersPronunciation /ˈtɪmɪd/Part of speech adjective, nounSorted diimtStarts with TEnds with D1 cluesCommon crossword word
1T2I3M4I5D

Definitions

  1. showing fear and lack of confidence

Word origin

From Middle French timide, from Latin timidus (“full of fear, fearful, timid”), from timeō (“to fear”).

Used in a sentence

  • John's a very timid person. I doubt he'll be brave enough to face his brother.

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