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timid

/ˈtɪmɪd/

Meanings
adjective
Lacking in courage or confidence.

Examples :

"The student was timid during the presentation, barely whispering his answers. "
character mind attitude person quality emotion

Related Words

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confidence noun

/ˈkɒnfɪdəns/

Self-assurance.

"Her confidence in her ability to speak French helped her to participate more in class discussions. "

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lacking verb

/ˈlækɪŋ/

To be without, to need, to require.

"My life lacks excitement."

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his pronoun

/ˈhɪz/ /ˈhɘz/

Honorific alternative letter-case form of his, sometimes used when referring to God or another important figure who is understood from context.

"The school principal, a respected figure, announced that his decision was final. "

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answers noun

/ˈɑːn.səz/ /ˈæn.sɚz/

A response or reply; something said or done in reaction to a statement or question.

"Her answer to his proposal was a slap in the face."

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in noun

/ɪn/ /ən/ /ɘn/

A position of power or influence, or a way to get it.

"His parents got him an in with the company."

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the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

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courage noun

/ˈkʌɹɪdʒ/ /ˈkɝɹɪdʒ/

The quality of being confident, not afraid or easily intimidated, but without being incautious or inconsiderate.

"It takes a lot of courage to be successful in business."

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student noun

/ˈstjuː.dənt/ /ˈstu.dn̩t/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

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barely adverb

/ˈbɛə(ɹ).li/ /ˈbɛɹ.li/

(degree) By a small margin.

"The student barely passed the exam. "

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whispering verb

/ˈ(h)wɪspəɹɪŋ/

To speak softly, or under the breath, so as to be heard only by one near at hand; to utter words without sonant breath; to talk without that vibration in the larynx which gives sonorous, or vocal, sound.

"The students were whispering answers to each other during the test, hoping the teacher wouldn't hear. "

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presentation noun

/ˌpɹizənˈteɪʃən/

The act of presenting, or something presented

"The presentation about the new school rules was very clear and easy to understand. "

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during verb

/ˈdjɔː.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈdʒɔːɹɪŋ/ /ˈd(j)ʊɚ.ɪŋ/

To last, continue, endure.

"The storm during all night. "