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timid

timid

Meaning of timid

living beings pets adjective

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EN-UK/ˈtɪmɪd/
EN-US/ˈtɪmɪd/
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timid with Russian translation

timid usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Пугливый кролик целый день сидел в своей клетке.

The timid rabbit stayed in its hutch all day.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Пугливый щенок прячется под стулом.

The timid puppy hides under chairs.

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timid belongs to the topic "Pets". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

timidпугливый
playиграть
oceanокеан
groupгруппа
pairпара
cowкорова
eggяйцо

timid synonyms

Related words worth learning together

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'
jumpy
easily startled and prone to sudden movements; informal
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🇬🇧en

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

A2Very Often

The scared puppy trembled during the thunderstorm.

🇬🇧en

feeling fear or apprehension; general term for being afraid

A2Very Often

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

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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.

🇬🇧en

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

B2Often

The fearful parrot clung to its perch when strangers approached.

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jumpy

easily startled and prone to sudden movements; informal

B2Often

The jumpy ferret leaped when someone closed the door suddenly.

🇬🇧en

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.

🇬🇧en

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

B1Very Often

The nervous spaniel paced when strangers came into the room.

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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.

🇬🇧en

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.

W
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wary

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

B2Often

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

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How to pronounce timid and what this word means

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

how to pronounce timid

/ˈtɪmɪd/

timid translation

timid

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 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 can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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