timidity — Dizionario inglese

Sostantivo

1. The state of being timid; shyness.

   Uso

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   Sinonimi

   timidness

   Esempi

   Altri esempi (2)

   […] instead of the joyous voices of his playfellows he hears the rough commands of an unindulgent master or a scolding mistress; — he is continually reproached for his awkwardness and timidity, and reminded of his pauper origin.

   This willingness to act underscores the German leader’s view that there is much at stake – and that Western Europe’s largest country (both by population and economic power) needs to step up to the demands. Timidity is not an option.

Sostantivo

1. fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions

   Sinonimi

   timidnesstimorousness

   Termini più generali

   fearfearfulnessfright

2. fearfulness in venturing into new and unknown places or activities

   Sinonimi

   timorousness

   Contrari

   boldness

   Termini più generali

   fearfulness