timid

nouns

people who are fearful and cautious
"whitewater rafting is not for the timid"
cautious, timid
antonym
brave

adjectives

showing fear and lack of confidence
timid
is derived from
timidness
is derived from
timidity
antonym
bold
is similar to
self-consciously timid
"I never laughed, being bashful; lowering my head, I looked at the wall"- Ezra Pound
bashful
is similar to
modestly or warily rejecting approaches or overtures
"like a wild young colt, very inquisitive but very coy and not to be easily cajoled"
coy
is similar to
timid by nature or revealing timidity
"timorous little mouse"; "in a timorous tone"; "cast fearful glances at the large dog"
fearful, timorous, trepid
is similar to
made timid or fearful as by threats
intimidated
is similar to
quiet and timid and ineffectual
mousey, mousy
see also
lacking in boldness
unadventurous
see also
filled with fear or apprehension
"afraid even to turn his head"; "suddenly looked afraid"; "afraid for his life"; "afraid of snakes"; "afraid to ask questions"
afraid
see also
inclined to timidity or lack of self-confidence
"a shy unassertive person"
unassertive
see also
(used of temperament or behavior) marked by a retiring nature
"a backward lover"
backward
see also
lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted
"cowardly dogs, ye will not aid me then"- P.B.Shelley
cowardly, fearful
is an attribute of
fearfulness in venturing into new and unknown places or activities
timidity, timorousness
lacking self-confidence
"stood in the doorway diffident and abashed"; "problems that call for bold not timid responses"; "a very unsure young man"
diffident, shy, timid, unsure
is derived from
timidness
lacking conviction or boldness or courage
"faint heart ne'er won fair lady"
faint, faint-hearted, fainthearted, timid
is derived from
timidness
is derived from
timidity