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.

Timid Rhymes