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10 Language-to-English DictionariesTimid
/ˈtɪm.ɪd/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened.
"The timid child hesitated to speak in front of the class." - 2
Characterized by a lack of self-assurance or bravery.
"Her timid nature made it difficult for her to assert herself in discussions."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'timid' originates from the Latin 'timidus', meaning 'fearful' or 'afraid', which is derived from 'timere', meaning 'to fear'. It entered the English language in the late Middle Ages, reflecting a shift in usage from a general sense of fearfulness to a more specific connotation of shyness or lack of confidence.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Timid" is said worldwide
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timide
Transliteration: timid
"L'enfant timide a du mal à parler en public."
schüchtern
Transliteration: shüchtern
"Das schüchterne Kind sprach kaum im Unterricht."
timido
Transliteration: timido
"Il bambino timido ha esitato a parlare davanti alla classe."
tímido
Transliteration: tímido
"El niño tímido dudaba en hablar frente a la clase."
tímido
Transliteration: tímido
"A criança tímida hesitou em falar na frente da turma."
संकोची
Transliteration: sankochi
"संकोची बच्चा कक्षा में बोलने में हिचकिचा रहा था।"
胆怯的
Transliteration: dǎnqiè de
"那个胆怯的孩子在班上说话时犹豫不决。"
소심한
Transliteration: sosimhan
"소심한 아이는 수업 중에 말하는 것을 주저했다."
内気な
Transliteration: uchina
"内気な子供はクラスで話すのをためらった。"
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