adj.
Pronunciation: ' ti-m ə d
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin timidus, from tim ē re to fear
Date: 1549
1 : lacking in courage or self-confidence <a timid person>
2 : lacking in boldness or determination <a timid policy>
– ti · mid · i · ty \ t ə - ' mi-d ə -t ē \ noun
– tim · id · ly \ ' ti-m ə d-l ē \ adverb
– tim · id · ness noun