Definitions for: Timidity


[n] fearfulness in venturing into new and unknown places or activities
[n] fear of the unknown or unfamiliar and of making decisions



Webster (1913) Definition: Ti*mid"i*ty, n. [L. timiditas: cf. F. timidit['e].]
The quality or state of being timid; timorousness; timidness.

Synonyms: timidness, timorousness, timorousness

Antonyms: boldness, daring, hardihood

See Also: cold feet, diffidence, faintheartedness, fear, fearfulness, fearfulness, fright, self-distrust, self-doubt, shyness

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