Synonyms of timid
46 similar words · 8 opposite words
Another word for timid is shy. Other synonyms of timid are cautious, prudent, deliberate, bashful and timorous. The opposite of timid is rash.
Synonyms and similar words for timid
adjectiveLacking in courage or confidence.
- fearfulFrightened; filled with terror.
- timorousTending to be easily frightened; shy, timid.
- cautiousUsing or exercising caution; careful; tentative.
- shyEasily frightened; timid.
- bashfulShy; not liking to be noticed; socially timid.
- alert
- attentive
- careful
- canny
- charyCareful, cautious, shy, wary.
- circumspectCarefully aware of all circumstances; considerate of all that is pertinent.
- conservative
- deliberateFormed with deliberation; carefully considered; not sudden or rash.
- discreet
- guarded
- heedful
- heedyHeedful; attentive.
- hesitantTending to hesitate, wait, or proceed with caution or reservation.
- mindful
- prudentSagacious in adapting means to ends; circumspect in action, or in determining any line of conduct.
- reckfulFull of careful heed or attention; careful; cautious.
- safe
- sensible
- slow
- tentative
- well-advisedBenefiting from careful prior advice or counsel.
- wary
- abashedEmbarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed.
- backward
- bookish
- coy
- distant
- embarrassed
- mousyTimid.
- unassertiveNot assertive.
- passive
- quiet
- reclusiveOf, characterized by, or preferring privacy and isolation; secluded.
- retiringIntroverted, liking privacy and seclusion.
- sheep-faced
- sheepish
- submissive
- uncommunicativeTending not to communicate; not communicating.
- cautelous obsolete
- meticulous archaicTimid, fearful, overly cautious.
- shamefast archaicBashful, modest; shy.
Opposite of timid
adjectiveLacking in courage or confidence.
- courageous
- daredevilRecklessly bold; adventurous.
- dauntlessInvulnerable to fear or intimidation.
- bellicoseWarlike or combative in nature; aggressively hostile.
- reckless
- rashActing too quickly without considering the consequences and risks; not careful; hasty.
- aggressive
- confident
Meaning of timid
- adjective Lacking in courage or confidence.
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Questions about synonyms of timid
- What is another word for timid?
- Timid has 46 synonyms on Word.ws, such as shy, cautious, prudent, deliberate, bashful, timorous, chary and mousy.
- What is the opposite of timid?
- The opposite of timid is rash. Other antonyms of timid are dauntless, daredevil and bellicose.
- What does timid mean?
- Timid means lacking in courage or confidence.
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Adapted from Wiktionary: timid (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.
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