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timid
tim·id [ tímmid ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
unassertive: demonstrating a lack of courage or self-assurance
[Mid-16th century. Directly or via French< Latin timidus "fearful" < timere "to fear"]

ti·mid·i·ty [ ti míddətee ] noun
tim·id·ly [ tímmidlee ] adverb
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