Bashful, afraid, and apprehensive are all synonyms for timid. Bold, forthcoming, and brazen are antonyms of timid. And here are 46 another word for timid.
The adjective "timid" has a variety of synonyms that differ in length. 2 synonyms with 3 letters, 1 synonym with 4 letters, 2 synonyms with 5 letters, 7 synonyms with 6 letters, 8 synonyms with 7 letters, 6 synonyms with 8 letters, 5 synonyms with 9 letters, 2 synonyms with 10 letters, 2 synonyms with 11 letters, 4 synonyms with 12 letters, 3 synonyms with 13 letters, 1 synonym with 14 letters, and 1 synonym with 16 letters, for a total of 44 synonyms for timid.
She was a timid child.
The timid rabbit hid quickly.
He gave a timid response.
The timid kitten avoided the dog.
His timid nature makes him shy.
| Word | Opposites | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| Similar | Dissimilar, different, dissimilar to, unlike | Alike, (much) the same |
| Long time | Short time, moment | Ages, eternity |
| Time consuming | Quick, efficient | Lengthy, slow |
| In time | Late, never | Early enough, in good time |
| On time | Late, behind schedule | Punctual(ly), prompt(ly) |
| Legitimate | Illegal, illegitimate | Legal, lawful |
| Mimic | Originate, differ | Imitate, copy |
| Intimidate | Reassure, comfort | Frighten, menace |
| Intimidating | Comforting, reassuring | Frightening, alarming |
| Criminal | Lawful, commendable | Lawbreaker, offender |
| Estimate | Exact, measure | Roughly calculate, approximate |
| Timely | Inopportune, ill-timed, inappropriate, late | Opportune, well timed |
| Victim | Attacker, assailant | Sufferer, injured party |
| Ultimate | Initial, preliminary | Eventual, last |
| Intimate | Distant, formal, cold | Close, bosom |
| Optimal | Suboptimal, inefficient | Best, ideal |
| Optimistic | Pessimistic, negative, gloomy, ominous | Cheerful, cheery |
| Discrimination | Inclusion, equality | Prejudice, bias |
| Sometimes | Always, never | Occasionally, from time to time |
| Ultimately | Immediately, initially | Eventually, in the end |
| Time | Full-time, late | Moment, point |
| At the same time | Separately, consecutively | Simultaneously, at the same instant/moment |
| Limit | Increase, allow to grow unchecked | Maximum, ceiling |
| Limited | Unlimited, absolute | Restricted, finite |