timid

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   people who are fearful and cautious

   whitewater rafting is not for the timid

2. 2
   adj

   Lacking in courage or confidence.

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

3. 3
   adj

   showing fear and lack of confidence

4. 4
   adj

   lacking conviction or boldness or courage

5. 5
   adj

   lacking self-confidence

Etymology

Etymology tree Latin timeō Proto-Indo-European *dʰeh₁-der. Latin -idus Latin timidusder. Middle French timideder. English timid From Middle French timide, from Latin timidus (“full of fear, fearful, timid”), from timeō (“to fear”).