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lacking self-confidence; "stood in the doorway diffident and abashed"; "problems that call for bold not timid responses"; "a very unsure young man"

lacking conviction or boldness or courage; "faint heart ne'er won fair lady"

showing fear and lack of confidence

lacking self-confidence; "stood in the doorway diffident and abashed"; "problems that call for bold not timid responses"; "a very unsure young man"

lacking conviction or boldness or courage; "faint heart ne'er won fair lady"

showing fear and lack of confidence

Wanting courage to meet danger; easily frightened; timorous; not bold; fearful; shy.

Wanting courage to meet danger; easily frightened; timorous; not bold; fearful; shy.

Shy; wanting in courage; faint-hearted; fearful.

Timidness.

Timidness.

Fearful: wanting courage: faint-hearted.

Timidness, timidity.

Wanting courage; easily alarmed.