timider
Less bold comparatively
More timid—more easily frightened or lacking confidence.
She grew timider as the interview progressed.
The word is correct but slightly awkward; more timid often sounds more natural in speech.
Readily yielding to control
- gentleSoft and kind
- docileEasily controlled or taught
- compliantYielding to others' wishes
- passiveNot actively participating
unassertive · yielding · acquiescent · deferential · subdued · mild · unresisting · tractable
Reserved and retiring
- coyAffectedly modest
- diffidentLacking self-assurance
- blushingFacial reddening from embarrassment
- flushingWashing by water surge
embarrassed · awkward · shrinking · wallflower · tongue-tied · red-faced · flustered · sheepish
Turned toward inner life
- aloofEmotionally withdrawn, uninviting
- uncommunicativeUnwilling to share thoughts
- reticentDisinclined to speak freely
- taciturnHabitually uncommunicative
withdrawn · undemonstrative · self-contained · discreet · guarded · private · unforthcoming · closemouthed
Not firmly known
- tentativeUncertain and provisional
- waveringShowing unsteady resolve
- indecisiveUnable to make choices
- doubtfulUncertain of truth
vacillating · ambivalent · reluctant · cautious · faltering · undecided · noncommittal · irresolute
Open to attack
- anxiousTroubled by uncertainty
- self-consciousUncomfortably aware of oneself
- apprehensiveFearful of future events
- nervousUneasy and apprehensive
inadequate · fearful · worried · unconfident · uneasy · inhibited · unsure · fretful
Unassuming about oneself
- unassumingNot making claims
- demureModestly reserved in manner
- self-effacingDownplaying one's own importance
- unpretentiousLacking false superiority
understated · unobtrusive · restrained · lowly · retiring · self-deprecating · inconspicuous
submissive
Readily yielding to control
passive · unassertive · yielding · acquiescent · deferential · subdued · mild · unresisting · tractable · mousy
shy
Reserved and retiring
flushing · embarrassed · awkward · shrinking · wallflower · tongue-tied · red-faced · flustered · sheepish · stammering
introverted
Turned toward inner life
- aloofEmotionally withdrawn, uninviting
- uncommunicativeUnwilling to share thoughts
- reticentDisinclined to speak freely
taciturn · withdrawn · undemonstrative · self-contained · discreet · guarded · private · unforthcoming · closemouthed · tight-lipped
uncertain
Not firmly known
- tentativeUncertain and provisional
- waveringShowing unsteady resolve
- indecisiveUnable to make choices
doubtful · vacillating · ambivalent · reluctant · cautious · faltering · undecided · noncommittal · irresolute · hesitating
vulnerable
Open to attack
- anxiousTroubled by uncertainty
- self-consciousUncomfortably aware of oneself
- apprehensiveFearful of future events
nervous · inadequate · fearful · worried · unconfident · uneasy · inhibited · unsure · fretful · doubtful
humble
Unassuming about oneself
- unassumingNot making claims
- demureModestly reserved in manner
- self-effacingDownplaying one's own importance
unpretentious · understated · unobtrusive · restrained · lowly · retiring · self-deprecating · inconspicuous
- timid as a mouseExcessively shy and fearful
- timid as a rabbitExtremely shy and fearful
- timid soulFearful, hesitant person
timid, intimidate, timidity, intimidating, intimidation, timidly, intimidated, timidness, intimidator