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- [tim-id]
- /ˈtɪm ɪd/
- /ˈtɪ.mɪd.nəs/
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- [tim-id]
- /ˈtɪm ɪd/
Definitions of timidness word
- adjective timidness lacking in self-assurance, courage, or bravery; easily alarmed; timorous; shy. 1
- adjective timidness characterized by or indicating fear: a timid approach to a problem. 1
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Origin of timidness
First appearance:
before 1540 One of the 30% oldest English words
1540-50; < Latin timidus fearful, equivalent to tim(ēre) to fear + -idus -id4
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Parts of speech for Timidness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
timidness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
timidness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for timidness
noun timidness
- backwardness — toward the back or rear.
- demurral — the act or an instance of demurring
- diffidence — the quality or state of being diffident.
- docility — easily managed or handled; tractable: a docile horse.
- indecisiveness — characterized by indecision, as persons; irresolute; undecided.
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