timidly

Definitions

In a manner that shows a lack of courage or self-confidence.

In a shy, hesitant, or fearful way.

Examples

The young puppy approached the stranger timidly, wagging its tail with caution.

She timidly raised her hand to ask a question during the large conference.

Synonyms

shyly hesitantly meekly fearfully bashfully diffidently coyly

Antonyms

boldly confidently bravely assertively fearlessly audaciously courageously