TIMIDITY Synonyms
3 hypernyms for timidity. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for TIMIDITY
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| apprehension | noun n | |||||
noun • fearful expectation or anticipation • the cognitive condition of someone who understands • painful expectation • the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal) | ||||||
| bashfulness | noun n | |||||
noun • feeling embarrassed due to modesty | ||||||
| diffidence | noun n | |||||
noun • lack of self-confidence | ||||||
| fearfulness | noun n | |||||
noun • an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight) • the trait of being afraid | ||||||
| hesitancy | noun n | |||||
noun • a feeling of diffidence and indecision about doing something • a certain degree of unwillingness | ||||||
| hesitation | noun n | |||||
noun • indecision in speech or action • a certain degree of unwillingness • the act of pausing uncertainly | ||||||
| introversion | noun n | |||||
noun • the condition of being folded inward or sheathed • the folding in of an outer layer so as to form a pocket in the surface • (psychology) an introverted disposition; concern with one's own thoughts and feelings | ||||||
| meekness | noun n | |||||
noun • the feeling of patient, submissive humbleness • a disposition to be patient and long suffering | ||||||
| modesty | noun n | |||||
noun • freedom from vanity or conceit • formality and propriety of manner | ||||||
| reserve | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • formality and propriety of manner • something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose • an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced • (medicine) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions • a district that is reserved for particular purpose • armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency • the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary verb • hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency • give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause • obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance • arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance | ||||||
| reticence | noun n | |||||
noun • the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary | ||||||
| self-consciousness | noun n | |||||
noun • embarrassment deriving from the feeling that others are critically aware of you • self-awareness plus the additional realization that others are similarly aware of you | ||||||
| shyness | noun n | |||||
noun • a feeling of fear of embarrassment | ||||||
| timidness | noun n | |||||
noun • fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions | ||||||
| timorousness | noun n | |||||
noun • fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions • fearfulness in venturing into new and unknown places or activities | ||||||