timid; cowardly; afraid

to have stage fright; to feel nervous or afraid when performing, competing, or taking an exam in front of others

timid and faint-hearted; lacking courage

shy; timid; diffident; sheepish

timid; shy; appearing fearful or bashful

cowardly; lacking in courage and strength of character

timid; timorous; nervous; afraid because of a lack of courage

lowly and cowardly; abject

to be battle-shy; to feel nervous or afraid when facing a test or a challenging situation

To display one's ignorance or lack of skill, resulting in a blunder or an awkward situation; often used to describe acting timid or making a social mistake due to unfamiliarity.

To feel afraid or awkward when meeting strangers or being in an unfamiliar environment

(literary) timid and afraid; fearful

feeling timid and weak; lacking in confidence; fearful

to be struck with fear; cowardly and panicking

(idiom) a truly brave person does not flaunt their power and may appear cowardly on the outside; the really brave remain level-headed

(dialect) A regional or rustic accent; non-standard speech from the countryside or another area.

To face death or extreme danger without showing fear or weakness; possessing great courage and composure.

the greatest courage may appear like cowardice, and the highest wisdom may appear like stupidity; used to describe how exceptional talent or virtue is often hidden behind a humble or unassuming appearance

fragile and shy; delicate and weak in health

to be afraid; to feel timid or fearful in one's heart

to be afraid of meeting or dealing with one's elders or those in positions of authority

to speak in a frightened or timid voice; to speak haltingly or in an unnatural tone due to a lack of courage or confidence

A person who lacks courage; a cowardly or weak-willed individual.

person with a country accent; rustic; country bumpkin

(historical) a marginalized social group or caste in traditional China, specifically referring to certain families in Zhejiang and Anhui provinces who were restricted to low-status occupations

timid; cowardly and shrinking back; hesitant and fearful

(dated) tuberculosis; consumption

shy or timid

(bound form) feeling timid or hesitant; to shrink back in fear or anxiety

timid and cowardly; weak or fragile in character

The complex feeling of anxiety and hesitation one experiences when approaching their hometown after a long absence, often due to a fear of what may have changed during that time.