TIMIDITY Synonyms

• feeling embarrassed due to modesty

• lack of self-confidence

• an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

• the trait of being afraid

• a feeling of diffidence and indecision about doing something

• a certain degree of unwillingness

• indecision in speech or action

• a certain degree of unwillingness

• the act of pausing uncertainly

• the condition of being folded inward or sheathed

• the folding in of an outer layer so as to form a pocket in the surface

• (psychology) an introverted disposition; concern with one's own thoughts and feelings

• the feeling of patient, submissive humbleness

• a disposition to be patient and long suffering

• freedom from vanity or conceit

• formality and propriety of manner

• formality and propriety of manner

• something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose

• an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced

• (medicine) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions

• a district that is reserved for particular purpose

• armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency

• the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary

• hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency

• give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

• obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance

• arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance

• the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary

• embarrassment deriving from the feeling that others are critically aware of you

• self-awareness plus the additional realization that others are similarly aware of you

• a feeling of fear of embarrassment

• fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions

• fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions

• fearfulness in venturing into new and unknown places or activities