| 单词 | timidity |
| 释义 | timidity (once / 1467 pages) n Do you suffer from timidity? If so, you probably feel uneasy in new places and situations. You might fear having to make decisions. But as you get more comfortable, your timidity will go away. The noun timidity is related to the Latin word timidus, from timere, meaning “to fear.” In fact, fear is often a cause of timidity — fear of the unknown, fear of not knowing what to do. For example, you might experience timidity in visiting a country for the first time because you aren't sure of the local customs or you don't speak the language well. Because you are afraid of embarrassing yourself, you hold back. WORD FAMILYtimidity: timidities+/timid: timider, timidest, timidity, timidly, timidness USAGE EXAMPLESHis anger was also aimed at the timidity of Labour politicians and the party’s record in office. The Guardian(Dec 17, 2016) The timidity of Mr. Gentiloni’s platform reflects how little political capital the new premier enjoys. Wall Street Journal(Dec 13, 2016) Her whole personality was the opposite of reticent, and timidity was a stranger to her. Seattle Times(Nov 15, 2016) 1n fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions Syn|Hypo|Hyper timidness, timorousness cold feet timidity that prevents the continuation of a course of action shynessa feeling of fear of embarrassment diffidence, self-distrust, self-doubtlack of self-confidence hesitance, hesitancya feeling of diffidence and indecision about doing something unassertivenessdiffidence about self promotion fear, fearfulness, fright an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight) 2n fearfulness in venturing into new and unknown places or activities Syn|Ant|Hypo|Hyper timorousness boldness, daring, hardihood, hardiness the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger faintheartedness, faintness the trait of lacking boldness and courage fearfulness the trait of being afraid |
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