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timid
/ˈtɪmɪd/

timid

🇺🇸 American English
/ˈtɪmɪd/
🇬🇧 British English
/ˈtɪmɪd/
Meaning of timid

living beings pets adjective

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When to use timid

timid rabbit stayed in

The timid rabbit stayed in its hutch all day.

timid puppy hides under

The timid puppy hides under chairs.

timid usage examples

🇮🇩Indonesian🇬🇧English

The timid rabbit stayed in its hutch all day.

🇮🇩Indonesian🇬🇧English

The timid puppy hides under chairs.

Similar words

timid

easily frightened or hesitant to act because of lack of confidence

scared

feeling frightened or frightened in the moment; often stronger, immediate fear

afraid

feeling fear or apprehension; general term for being afraid

frightened

feeling sudden fear; often describes a clear reaction to a frightening event

fearful

showing fear or full of fear; somewhat more formal or literary than 'afraid'

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What's the difference between timid / scared / afraid / frightened / fearful / jumpy

🇬🇧English
timid

easily frightened or hesitant to act because of lack of confidence

B1Often

The timid dog hid behind the sofa when the visitors arrived.

Пугливая собака спряталась за диваном, когда пришли гости.

🇬🇧English

feeling frightened or frightened in the moment; often stronger, immediate fear

A2Very Often

The scared puppy trembled during the thunderstorm.

Испуганный щенок дрожал во время грозы.

🇬🇧English

feeling fear or apprehension; general term for being afraid

A2Very Often

The cat was afraid of the vacuum cleaner and hid under the bed.

Кошка боялась пылесоса и спряталась под кроватью.

F
🇬🇧English
frightened

feeling sudden fear; often describes a clear reaction to a frightening event

B1Very Often

The frightened goldfish darted to the corner of the tank when the light flickered.

Испуганная рыбка ринулась в угол аквариума, когда мигнул свет.

🇬🇧English

showing fear or full of fear; somewhat more formal or literary than 'afraid'

B2Often

The fearful parrot clung to its perch when strangers approached.

Пуганный попугай вцепился в жердочку, когда подошли незнакомцы.

J
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jumpy

easily startled and prone to sudden movements; informal

B2Often

The jumpy ferret leaped when someone closed the door suddenly.

Вздрагивающий хорёк подпрыгнул, когда кто‑то резко захлопнул дверь.

🇬🇧English

reserved or uncomfortable in social situations; reluctance to engage with others

B1Very Often

The shy kitten took a long time to come out and meet us.

Застенчивый котёнок долго не выходил познакомиться с нами.

🇬🇧English

anxious or uneasy; often refers to ongoing tension rather than sudden fright

B1Very Often

The nervous spaniel paced when strangers came into the room.

Нервный спаниель ходил взад-вперёд, когда в комнату вошли незнакомцы.

A
🇬🇧English
apprehensive

uneasy about a future event; worried or fearful of what may happen

B2Often

The owner noticed the dog was apprehensive about going back into the busy park.

Хозяин заметил, что собака настороженно относится к возвращению в оживлённый парк.

🇬🇧English

shy in a gentle, modest way; often a bit old-fashioned or literary

B2Rarely

The bashful child hung back while the kitten explored the room.

Застенчивый ребёнок отступал в сторону, пока котёнок осматривал комнату.

W
🇬🇧English
wary

cautious and watchful for danger or problems; emphasizes caution rather than fear

B2Often

The wary rescue dog approached strangers slowly, keeping a distance.

Настороженная спасённая собака медленно подходила к незнакомцам, держась на расстоянии.

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How to pronounce timid and what this word means

timid translation: пугливый. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce timid

/ˈtɪmɪd/

timid translation

пугливый

timid examples

The timid rabbit stayed in its hutch all day.

timid transcription

/ˈtɪmɪd/, /ˈtɪmɪd/

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timid meaning: what does it mean?

living beings pets adjective

timid pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

timid is pronounced as /ˈtɪmɪd/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

timid definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The timid rabbit stayed in its hutch all day. Translation: Пугливый кролик целый день сидел в своей клетке.

Is timid part of Pets vocabulary?

Yes, timid (пугливый) can be learned in the Pets topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is timid part of Living Beings vocabulary?

Yes, timid (пугливый) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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