timid
Definitions
Showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened.
Apprehensive or hesitant in social situations; shy.
Examples
The timid child hid behind her mother's skirt when the strangers arrived.
He was too timid to ask for a raise, even though he knew he deserved one.
A timid deer stepped cautiously into the clearing to graze.
Synonyms
Antonyms
bold brave confident courageous audacious fearless assertive