timid soul
Easily startled type
A timid soul is someone who lacks boldness or courage, particularly in social situations or when facing uncertainty.
The phrase carries gentle condescension—acknowledging someone's fearfulness while suggesting it's an enduring character trait rather than a momentary feeling: He was too much of a timid soul to ask for a raise.
Sometimes used self-deprecatingly.
- shyReserved and retiring
- meekHumbly unassertive
- shrinking violetExtremely timid person
- wallflowerShy person avoiding socializing
- shrinkingDecreasing in dimension
hesitant · fearful · scaredy cat · mousy · withdrawn · gentle · nervous · nervous wreck · quiet · bashful · afraid of one's shadow · coward · introvert · delicate · trembling · anxious · retiring · faint-hearted
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First Greek letter
extrovert · loudmouth · life of the party · attention-seeker · force of nature
timid souldaredevil
Reckless risk-taker
thrill-seeker · risk-taker · adrenaline junkie · gambler · hothead
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