timidity
timidity · timidities
The state of being timidThe state of being timid; shyness.
/tɪˈmɪdɪti/
» The left is abandoning issues like this entirely out of timidity, avoidance of impurity, or some other reason.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)The state of being timid; shyness.
More definitions
- fearfulness in venturing into new and unknown places or activities
- fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions
Examples
1 sentencesThe left is abandoning issues like this entirely out of timidity, avoidance of impurity, or some other reason.
Origin
From timid + -ity, from Middle French timidité, from Latin timiditātem.From timid + -ity, from Middle French timidité, from Latin timiditātem.
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Forms
plural: timidities| Singular | timidity |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- fearfulness in venturing into new and unknown places or activities:timorousness
- fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions:timidnesstimorousness
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelatedtimid
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable