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Meaning of "timid" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD TIMID

From Latin timidus, from timēre to fear.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF TIMID

timid  [ˈtɪmɪd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TIMID

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Timid is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES TIMID MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of timid in the English dictionary

The definition of timid in the dictionary is easily frightened or upset, esp by human contact; shy. Other definition of timid is indicating shyness or fear.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TIMID


amid
əˈmɪd
aramid
ˈærəmɪd
chironomid
kaɪˈrɒnəmɪd
cosmid
ˈkɒzmɪd
cyanamid
saɪˈænəmɪd
dummied
ˈdʌmɪd
Fatimid
ˈfætɪmɪd
humid
ˈhjuːmɪd
jimmied
ˈdʒɪmɪd
lamed
ˈlɑːmɪd
MacDiarmid
məkˈdɜːmɪd
mid
mɪd
Mohammed
məʊˈhæmɪd
overtimid
ˌəʊvəˈtɪmɪd
plasmid
ˈplæzmɪd
pyramid
ˈpɪrəmɪd
shimmied
ˈʃɪmɪd
stymied
ˈstaɪmɪd
subhumid
sʌbˈhjuːmɪd
tumid
ˈtjuːmɪd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TIMID

times
Times Square
timescale
timeserver
timeserving
timetable
timetabling
timework
timeworker
timeworn
timidity
timidly
timidness
timing
timing device
timing gear
timist
timocracies
timocracy
timocratic

WORDS THAT END LIKE TIMID

acetamid
acid
agamid
aid
android
avoid
bid
David
desmid
did
grid
id
kid
liquid
Madrid
paid
phasmid
population pyramid
rapid
said

Synonyms and antonyms of timid in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «TIMID»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «timid» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of timid

Translation of «timid» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TIMID

Find out the translation of timid to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of timid from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «timid» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

羞怯的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

tímido
570 millions of speakers

English

timid
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

डरपोक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

خجول
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

робкий
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

tímido
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ভীতু
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

timoré
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Malu
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

schüchtern
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

おどおどした
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

소심한
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Mamang
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nhút nhát
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பயந்த
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

भित्रा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ürkek
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

timoroso
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

bojaźliwy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

боязкий
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

timid
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

άτολμη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

versigtig
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

skygg
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

sjenert
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of timid

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TIMID»

The term «timid» is quite widely used and occupies the 29.263 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TIMID» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about timid

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10 QUOTES WITH «TIMID»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word timid.
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Kate Adie
I was timid and frightened as a child. Yours truly did not shin up mountains or do any other kind of adventurous stuff.
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John Bach
To the timid soul, nothing is possible.
3
Rick Bayan
Most people perceive moderates as timid middle-of-the-roaders who can't take a stand.
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Alan Bennett
I'm less genial than people think, but I'm too timid to seem nasty.
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Christian Nestell Bovee
Courage enlarges, cowardice diminishes resources. In desperate straits the fears of the timid aggravate the dangers that imperil the brave.
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Hamish Bowles
As a boy soprano in the high school choir, I later sang a solo during the carol service at Canterbury Cathedral, but I was too young to secure the Freddy Eynsford-Hill role in our production of 'My Fair Lady' - and far too timid to have thought to audition for it.
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Colbie Caillat
I'm always shy and timid when I write in front of people.
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John Caudwell
I do like a healthy dose of adrenalin, but my character is more rounded. I am not timid; I like excitement.
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Randal Cremer
At the first rumors of war, timid investors in various government stock, being panic-stricken, sell out, to their loss and the gamblers' gain.
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Don Drysdale
The pitcher has to find out if the hitter is timid, and if he is timid, he has to remind the hitter he's timid.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TIMID»

Discover the use of timid in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to timid and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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From Timid To Tiger: A Treatment Manual for Parenting the ...
This book is an essential manual for mental health professionals who work with young anxious children and their parents.
Sam Cartwright-Hatton, 2010
2
New Rules: Polite Musings from a Timid Observer
The comedian host of Politically Incorrect draws on previously written material and the "New Rules" segments of his popular cable show, Real Time, to consider such topics as cell phones, fast food, and the agendas of conservative government ...
Bill Maher, 2005
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Le Corbusier in America: Travels in the Land of the Timid
How Le Corbusier's first trip to the United States shaped his critique of the country and affected both his work and the diffusion of his ideas.
Mardges Bacon, 2003
4
Ten Timid Ghosts
A witch tries to scare ten ghosts out of the haunted house where they live, but in the end, they play a trick on her.
Jennifer O'Connell, 2007
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The Timid Corporation: Why Business is Terrified of Taking Risk
This book looks at changing managerial styles in business and the predominance of risk aversion behavior over risk taking behavior.
Benjamin Hunt, 2003
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The Society of Timid Souls: or, How To Be Brave
The book takes inspiration from a vividly eccentric, and radical, self-help group for stage-frightened performers in 1940s Manhattan, which coincided with the terrifying height of World War II and was called The Society of Timid Souls.
Polly Morland, 2013
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Timid Timmy
Although Timid Timmy longs to be like his daredevil friend Rocket, he learns that being honest takes real courage.
Andreas Dierssen, 2003
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Tommy, the timid foal
Tommy the timid foal doesn't make friends very easily but after meeting some animals and a young boy, Tommy discovers that having friends can be very pleasant. Includes a word list and questions about the text.
Esta De Fossard, 1985
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The Timid Marine: Surrender to Combat Fatigue
The Timid Marine is an account of a young man's prayers for courage during World War II. It is a continuing search for the red badge of courage by American youths since the Civil War to the present day.
Joseph Lanciotti, 2005
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Ten Timid Ghosts on a Christmas Night
Ten timid ghosts are visited by Santa Claus and learn what Christmas feels like.
‎2002

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TIMID»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term timid is used in the context of the following news items.
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Timid climate change target will have long-term costs
New Zealands timid climate change target will prove costly in the long term, says Catholic social justice agency Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand. Caritas Director ... «Scoop.co.nz, Jul 15»
2
IBM predicts timid growth in Brazil for 2015
IBM's Brazilian division is predicting a tough second quarter and a second half of 2015 marred by slow growth. This year should see a 9 percent growth rate, ... «ZDNet, May 15»
3
GOP Presidential Hopeful: “It's Wrong To Criticize Cops Because …
“What we don't want to happen is we beat up on the police all the time, and they get to the point where they second guess themselves and they become timid,” ... «Mintpress News, May 15»
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Ben Carson: We should stop beating up on cops because it makes …
According to WBAL, Carson told community and faith leaders that the continual criticism of police officers would have a harmful effect, making them timid and ... «Raw Story, May 15»
5
Bracket creep does the work
Since then the government has become increasingly timid, largely sitting on its hands and letting bracket creep do its ugly work. Personal income taxes have not ... «The Australian, May 15»
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INTERVIEW-Cricket-Timid England must be more aggressive-Hoggard
"You don't see any timid cricket from Australia since he's taken over. England's performances at the moment are very timid, very English in the way they ... «Reuters UK, Apr 15»
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Watch These Timid Chimps Look Both Ways Before Crossing The …
Look both ways before you cross the street! That life-saving precaution was drilled into us as children -- and apparently chimpanzees have picked it up too. «Huffington Post, Apr 15»
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'Timid Son' Celebrates Mambas And Manly Men
The cover of Kent Russell's new book is a full-length photo of the 29-year-old author. He's wearing a gray T-shirt, rumpled black jeans. He's looking sideways ... «NPR, Apr 15»
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Kent Russell's 'I Am Sorry to Think I Have Raised a Timid Son'
The possibility of that kind of faith hovers profitably around the edges of Kent Russell's debut, “I Am Sorry to Think I Have Raised a Timid Son.” The book has its ... «New York Times, Mar 15»
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AMP's Simon McKeon says Australian companies too timid
Australia is suffering from a cultural deficiency when it comes to innovation; a quality that stifles creativity and leads to companies that are too timid to take big ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Mar 15»

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