timidness

Synonyms:

timidity, timorousness

Types:

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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)