timid timid /ˈtɪmɪd/

adjective

1. () Showing fear and lack of confidence  ( timid )
   showing fear and lack of confidence
   
2. Lacking conviction, boldness or courage  ( faint , faint-hearted , fainthearted , timid )
   lacking conviction, boldness or courage
    Faint heart ne'er won fair lady
   faint heart ne'er won fair lady
   
3. Lacking self-confidence  ( diffident , shy , timid , unsure , unconfident )
   lacking self-confidence
    Stood in the doorway diffident and abashed
   stood in the doorway diffident and abashed
    Problems that call for bold not timid responses
   problems that call for bold not timid responses
    A very unsure young man
   a very unsure young man
   
   

noun

1. People who are fearful and cautious  ( timid , cautious )
   people who are fearful and cautious
    Whitewater rafting is not for the timid
   whitewater rafting is not for the timid