timid
gb/tˈɪmɪd/ us/tˈɪmɪd/
B2
انگریزی
félénk, szégyenlős, félős, ijedős, bátortalan, erőtlen
B2
1
félénk
A2
szégyenlős
B1
استعمال کا انداز:
[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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
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.
عام غلطی:
Learners often use "timid" where "quiet" or "polite" is meant; "timid" suggests fear or lack of confidence, not just low volume or good manners.
معنی
shy and lacking confidence
لفظی تراکیب
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
ہم معنی الفاظ
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.)
متضاد الفاظ
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.)
موضوعات
emotions
|social_life
|personality
تعریف
Shy and not confident around people.
Shy and not confident, especially in social situations; not likely to speak or act boldly.
B2
2
استعمال کا انداز:
[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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
The cat is timid when guests arrive.
A macska félős, amikor vendégek érkeznek.
I feel timid in scary places.
Félelmetes helyeken könnyen megijedek.
عام غلطی:
"Timid" is less direct than "afraid"; it often describes a general tendency, not a single moment of fear.
معنی
easily frightened; fearful
لفظی تراکیب
timid animal
|timid dog
|timid response to danger
|timid in the dark
|timid nature
|timid temperament
|timid reaction
|timid around loud noises
ہم معنی الفاظ
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.)
متضاد الفاظ
brave (Willing to face danger or fear.)
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fearless (Not afraid at all.)
موضوعات
emotions
|safety
|animals
تعریف
Easily scared or afraid.
Easily scared or nervous, especially in the presence of danger, risk, or unfamiliar things.
C1
3
bátortalan
B1
erőtlen
B1
استعمال کا انداز:
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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
She made a timid attempt to speak.
Bátortalan kísérletet tett, hogy megszólaljon.
His reply sounded timid.
A válasza bátortalannak hangzott.
عام غلطی:
Don’t use "timid" for weak physical power (e.g., "a timid engine"); it usually describes people, behavior, or choices.
معنی
not bold or forceful
لفظی تراکیب
timid attempt
|timid approach
|timid proposal
|timid response
|timid criticism
|timid reforms
|timid strategy
|timid investment
|timid measures
|a timid start
ہم معنی الفاظ
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.)
متضاد الفاظ
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.)
موضوعات
communication
|work
|business
تعریف
Not strong or brave; not done in a bold way.
Lacking boldness, strength, or force; hesitant and not strongly expressed.
گرامر
لغت میں درج شکل
timid
IPA
GB/tˈɪmɪd/
US/tˈɪmɪd/
ہجا بندی اور زور
tim - id (2 ہجے)
Stress on 1st syllable (tim)
لفظ کی شکلیں
Adjective
- Base: timid
عبارات
as timid as a mouse
1/ˈæz tˈɪmɪd ˈæz ə mˈaʊs/
idiom
informal
very shy and easily scared
Very shy and easily scared.
مثالیں
- 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- My brother is as timid as a mouse at parties.