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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
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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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