Timid Synonyms
Timid is an adjective. Its synonyms include easily frightened, lacking courage, fearful, apprehensive, afraid, frightened, scared, faint-hearted, trembling, and quaking. Its antonyms are bold, forthcoming, and brazen. Here are some additional synonyms for "timid" with example sentences.
Another word for timid
45 other ways to say timid.
- easily frightened
- fearful
- afraid
- scared
- trembling
- cowering
- shy
- bashful
- shrinking
- unassertive
- retiring
- quiet
- nervous
- demure
- meek
- cowardly
- lily-livered
- spineless
- wimpish
- yellow
- chicken
- cringey
- recreant
- lacking courage
- apprehensive
- frightened
- faint-hearted
- quaking
- weak-kneed
- diffident
- self-effacing
- unassuming
- reserved
- reticent
- timorous
- modest
- coy
- humble
- pusillanimous
- pigeon-hearted
- craven
- sissy
- yellow-bellied
- gutless
- poor-spirited
Timid Sentences
She was a timid child.
He gave a timid response.
His timid nature makes him shy.
The timid rabbit hid quickly.
The timid kitten avoided the dog.