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Synonyms for Timid (same or very similar meaning)

WordNet sense 1 (people who are fearful and cautious):
cautious

WordNet sense 2 (lacking self-confidence):
diffident, unsure

WordNet sense 3 (lacking or marked by a lack of confidence):
unconfident

WordNet sense 4 (lacking conviction or boldness or courage):
faint, fainthearted, faint-hearted

WordNet sense 5 (lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted):
cowardly, fearful

WordNet sense 6 (easily startled or frightened):
shy

WordNet sense 7 (made timid or fearful as by threats):
intimidated

WordNet sense 8 (timid by nature or revealing timidity):
timorous

WordNet sense 9 (modestly or warily rejecting approaches or overtures):
coy

WordNet sense 10 (self-consciously timid):
bashful


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