timidity

Definition of timidity

Nouns

fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions

Synonyms:: timidness, timorousness

Types:: show 5 types...; hide 5 types...; cold feet
timidity that prevents the continuation of a course of action; shyness
a feeling of fear of embarrassment; diffidence, self-distrust, self-doubt
lack of self-confidence; hesitance, hesitancy
a feeling of diffidence and indecision about doing something; unassertiveness
diffidence about self promotion

Type of:: fear, fearfulness, fright
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

fearfulness in venturing into new and unknown places or activities

Synonyms:: timorousness

Antonyms:: boldness
the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger; daring, hardihood, hardiness; show more antonyms...

Types:: faintheartedness, faintness
the trait of lacking boldness and courage

Type of:: fearfulness
the trait of being afraid

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