timidity
/tɪˈmɪdɪti
/noun [mass noun]
Lack of courage or confidence: she believes everyone can overcome their timidity...
- Timidity is evident in the way most companies are spending the bulk of their money.
- Sheep have a thick woolly coat, usually live in groups as flocks, and are known for their timidity.
- My wife's a teacher and I have long berated her for her timidity in using IT in the classroom.
