Timidity

Quick meaning: Timidity is a noun meaning The state of being timid; shyness.

Meaning

The state of being timid; shyness.

Example Sentences

[…] instead of the joyous voices of his playfellows he hears the rough commands of an unindulgent master or a scolding mistress; — he is continually reproached for his awkwardness and timidity, and reminded of his pauper origin.

This willingness to act underscores the German leader’s view that there is much at stake – and that Western Europe’s largest country (both by population and economic power) needs to step up to the demands. Timidity is not an option.

Word Forms

• timidities

Synonyms for timidity

Depending on context, synonyms include timidness, timorousness.

Antonyms for timidity

Common opposites include daring, boldness, hardihood.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include timorousness, shyness, diffidence, weakness, faintness, hesitation.

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