timid
gb/tˈɪmɪd/ us/tˈɪmɪd/
B2
英語
félénk, szégyenlős, félős, ijedős, bátortalan, erőtlen
B2
1
félénk
A2
szégyenlős
B1
用法パターン：
[someone] is timid (about/in [something])
He was too timid to introduce himself at the party.
Túl félénk volt ahhoz, hogy bemutatkozzon a bulin.
She gave a timid smile and looked down at her shoes.
Félénken elmosolyodott, és lenézett a cipőjére.
Timid around strangers, the puppy hid behind the couch.
学習者向け例文
I was timid on my first day at school.
Az első iskolai napomon félénk voltam.
He is timid with new people.
Új emberek között félénk.
よくある間違い：
Learners often use "timid" where "quiet" or "polite" is meant; "timid" suggests fear or lack of confidence, not just low volume or good manners.
意味
shy and lacking confidence
コロケーション
timid child
|timid student
|timid person
|timid smile
|timid voice
|timid manner
|naturally timid
|a bit timid
|too timid to [do something]
|timid around strangers
類義語
shy (More common and general; less formal.)
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bashful (Often suggests embarrassment in social situations.)
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reserved (More about keeping feelings private than being afraid.)
対義語
confident (Sure of oneself; not hesitant.)
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outgoing (Enjoys meeting people and social situations.)
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bold (Willing to act or speak without fear.)
テーマ
emotions
|social_life
|personality
定義
Shy and not confident around people.
Shy and not confident, especially in social situations; not likely to speak or act boldly.
B2
2
用法パターン：
[someone/animal] is timid around [something]
The horse is timid and startles at sudden movements.
A ló félős, és a hirtelen mozdulatoktól összerezzen.
After the accident, he became timid about driving at night.
A baleset után félni kezdett az éjszakai vezetéstől.
They chose a timid approach because the situation felt risky.
学習者向け例文
The cat is timid when guests arrive.
A macska félős, amikor vendégek érkeznek.
I feel timid in scary places.
Félelmetes helyeken könnyen megijedek.
よくある間違い：
"Timid" is less direct than "afraid"; it often describes a general tendency, not a single moment of fear.
意味
easily frightened; fearful
コロケーション
timid animal
|timid dog
|timid response to danger
|timid in the dark
|timid nature
|timid temperament
|timid reaction
|timid around loud noises
類義語
fearful (More direct and stronger; emphasizes fear.)
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skittish (Quick to startle, especially for animals.)
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nervous (General anxiety, not always connected to fear.)
対義語
brave (Willing to face danger or fear.)
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fearless (Not afraid at all.)
テーマ
emotions
|safety
|animals
定義
Easily scared or afraid.
Easily scared or nervous, especially in the presence of danger, risk, or unfamiliar things.
C1
3
bátortalan
B1
erőtlen
B1
用法パターン：
a timid [attempt/approach/plan/response]
The company made a timid effort to address the complaints.
A cég csak egy bátortalan kísérletet tett a panaszok kezelésére.
His answer was timid and avoided the main issue.
A válasza bátortalan volt, és kikerülte a fő kérdést.
The reforms were criticized as timid and too slow.
学習者向け例文
She made a timid attempt to speak.
Bátortalan kísérletet tett, hogy megszólaljon.
His reply sounded timid.
A válasza bátortalannak hangzott.
よくある間違い：
Don’t use "timid" for weak physical power (e.g., "a timid engine"); it usually describes people, behavior, or choices.
意味
not bold or forceful
コロケーション
timid attempt
|timid approach
|timid proposal
|timid response
|timid criticism
|timid reforms
|timid strategy
|timid investment
|timid measures
|a timid start
類義語
hesitant (Emphasizes uncertainty and delay before acting.)
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cautious (Emphasizes care to avoid risk; not always from fear.)
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tentative (Suggests something not final or fully confident.)
対義語
assertive (Expresses views and needs confidently.)
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decisive (Makes choices quickly and firmly.)
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forceful (Strongly expressed or carried out.)
テーマ
communication
|work
|business
定義
Not strong or brave; not done in a bold way.
Lacking boldness, strength, or force; hesitant and not strongly expressed.
文法
辞書形
timid
IPA
GB/tˈɪmɪd/
US/tˈɪmɪd/
音節・強勢
tim - id （2音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (tim)
活用形
Adjective
- Base: timid
表現
as timid as a mouse
1/ˈæz tˈɪmɪd ˈæz ə mˈaʊs/
idiom
informal
very shy and easily scared
Very shy and easily scared.
例文
- He’s as timid as a mouse when he has to speak in public.
- At first she seemed as timid as a mouse, but she warmed up quickly.
学習者向け例文
- My brother is as timid as a mouse at parties.