Timidness

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The property of being timid; shyness. uncountable

    "His timidness prevented him from challenging authority or asking his boss for a raise."

  2. 2
    fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions wordnet

Synonyms

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timiditytimidityconfusionembarrassmentfearmeekness

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"His timidness prevented him from challenging authority or asking his boss for a raise."

Etymology

From timid + -ness.

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