English to Afrikaans Meaning of timid - skugter

Timid :

skugter

adjective

moeg, skugter, lafaard, lafhartige, bang, skaam, dartel, geel, bekommerd, vrees-geteisterde

Timid :: skugterTimider :: timiderTimidest :: timidestTimidity :: bedeesdTimidly :: timidlyTimidness :: timidness

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Definitions of timid in English

Noun(1) people who are fearful and cautious
Adjective(1) showing fear and lack of confidence(2) lacking self-confidence(3) lacking conviction or boldness or courage

Examples of timid in English

(1) But he was an extremely timid man and all he did was to stay by her side and prevent her from going out.(2) Once inside, things simply got worse for any shy, timid souls who plucked up the courage and made it past the front door.(3) Eventually they managed to track down frozen varieties of fish, which were fed to the timid bird in a bowl of salted water.(4) He was just pouring himself another cup of coffee when there was a timid knock on the door.(5) The plot just requires him to be a meek, timid guy next door who believes in following the rules.(6) We were timid children, and the world we inhabited was too harsh, too angry with itself, but too scared to push the button.(7) As in all sensitive and generous souls, people born into this sign can seem rather meek and timid .(8) He took on a confident stance and started to advise the younger, more timid worker.(9) That said, I really hated this film, and not because it's so dumb, but because it's so timid and gutless.(10) Too timid to risk present comforts, they never muster the spine to acquire or risk their own capital.(11) Yet he is a keen sighted and extraordinary man, gentle I think by nature and at once timid , modest and reticent.(12) She has a tremendous amount of data but seems timid about really analyzing most of it.(13) At first, I was kind of timid , but now I may as well use it to my advantage.(14) Zidane, and those close to him, claim that he rarely speaks because he is a naturally timid and modest person.(15) We just seem to be in this fearful, timid phase in our political development.(16) I creep forward, mostly on my hands and feet, timid and afraid that he, too, might pull a gun on me.

Related Phrases of timid

(1) timid ::

skugter

Related Phrases of timid

(1) timid ::

skugter

Synonyms

Adjective

1. apprehensive ::

bekommerd

2. fearful ::

bang

4. afraid ::

bang

5. faint-hearted ::

sissies

6. timorous ::

bedeesde

7. nervous ::

senuweeagtig

8. scared ::

bang

9. frightened ::

bang

10. cowardly ::

lafhartige

11. pusillanimous ::

lafhartig

12. spineless ::

ruggraatlose

13. shy ::

skaam

14. diffident ::

bedeesd

15. self-effacing ::

beskeie

18. yellow ::

geel

19. chicken ::

hoender

20. mousy ::

vaal

21. gutless ::

sonder ruggegraat

22. sissy ::

sissie

23. lily-livered ::

lelie lafhartig

24. candy-assed ::

-Lekkergoed assed

25. weak-kneed ::

swak knieë

Noun

26. cautious ::

versigtig

Antonyms

1. audacious ::

gewaagde

2. bold ::

vet

3. daring ::

durf

4. dashing ::

kranige

5. hardy ::

geharde

6. venturous ::

ondernemend

Different Forms

timid, timider, timidest, timidity, timidly, timidness

Word Example from TV Shows

Chickens are not at all TIMID.

The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 2

A little TIMID but a sharp mind.

Game of Thrones Season 7, Episode 5

A TIMID boy at a tavern brawl.

Game of Thrones Season 4, Episode 8

Examples of timid from TV Shows

Chickens are not at all TIMID.

The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 2

A little TIMID but a sharp mind.

Game of Thrones Season 7, Episode 5

A TIMID boy at a tavern brawl.

Game of Thrones Season 4, Episode 8

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