timidest
Least bold one
Timidest is the superlative form of timid—the most shy, fearful, or lacking in courage.
The word describes whoever shows the greatest reluctance to act boldly or take risks: Even the timidest student eventually raised her hand.
Though grammatically correct, most timid is more common in speech.
Superlatively reserved
- meekestMost humbly compliant
- bashfulUncomfortably self-conscious
- wallflowerShy person avoiding socializing
- introvertOne who turns inward
reserved · withdrawn · mousy · diffident · unassertive · self-effacing · retiring · shrinking
Full of fright
- scaredFeeling fear or alarm
- frightenedExperiencing sudden fear
- cowardlyWithout bravery or nerve
- nervousUneasy and apprehensive
anxious · apprehensive · faint-hearted · chicken-hearted · skittish · jumpy · trembling · quaking
Slow to act
- reluctantUnwilling to act
- tentativeUncertain and provisional
- falteringBecoming unsteady or weak
- waveringShowing unsteady resolve
indecisive · overcautious · risk-averse · unadventurous · conservative · dithering · second-guessing · noncommittal
shyest
Superlatively reserved
- meekestMost humbly compliant
- bashfulUncomfortably self-conscious
- wallflowerShy person avoiding socializing
introvert · reserved · withdrawn · mousy · diffident · unassertive · self-effacing · retiring · shrinking · reticent
fearful
Full of fright
- scaredFeeling fear or alarm
- frightenedExperiencing sudden fear
- cowardlyWithout bravery or nerve
nervous · anxious · apprehensive · faint-hearted · chicken-hearted · skittish · jumpy · trembling · quaking · cowering
hesitant
Slow to act
wavering · indecisive · overcautious · risk-averse · unadventurous · conservative · dithering · second-guessing · noncommittal · passive