timidity

Everyday

Being shy, nervous and easily frightened; lack of courage or confidence. tree →

In the lessons

In stories: a timid character grows brave. In ethics and PSHE lessons: everyone feels shy sometimes; timidity is not a fault, and people can be gentle and brave. In animals: the timidity of deer and rabbits. Phrases: «overcome your timidity», «out of timidity».

Examples

• Out of timidity, Ella didn't put her hand up, though she knew the answer. tree →
• The rabbit's timidity kept it hidden in the bushes. tree →
• Sam overcame his timidity and asked to join the game. tree →
• The teacher was patient with the new boy's timidity. tree →
• His timidity disappeared when he talked about dinosaurs. tree →
• Timidity is natural in a new place. tree →
• The Lion, however, wouldn't be comforted, and was so ashamed of his timidity that he wished he might die. tree →

Note

Uncountable. Adjective: «timid». Stress: ti-MID-i-tee. Similar: «shyness». Opposite: «boldness», «courage».