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timid

/ˈtɪmɪd/
tim · id ˈtɪm · ɪd
English Definition
adj. shy and lacking in confidence
中文释义
胆小的
Significado en Español
tímido, miedoso
한국어 뜻
소심한, 겁 많은
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nhút nhát, rụt rè
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Example Sentence

The timid cat hid under the couch.

这只胆小的猫躲到了沙发底下。

Synonyms
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “timid”:

  1. A shy
  2. B bold
  3. C confident
  4. D brash
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A — shy. “timid” means adj. shy and lacking in confidence

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ little mouse hid in its hole whenever the big cat came near.

  1. A bold
  2. B brave
  3. C fearless
  4. D timid
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D — timid. “timid” means adj. shy and lacking in confidence

Common questions about “timid”

What does “timid” mean?

timid — adj. shy and lacking in confidence. In Chinese: 胆小的.

How do you pronounce “timid”?

timid is pronounced /ˈtɪmɪd/. It breaks into 2 syllables: tim · id.

How do you use “timid” in a sentence?

The timid cat hid under the couch. (这只胆小的猫躲到了沙发底下。)

What are synonyms for “timid”?

shy, meek, fearful — all close in meaning to timid (adj. shy and lacking in confidence).

Is “timid” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. timid appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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