In this page you can discover 39 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for timidity, like: timidness, cowardliness, fearfulness, calmness, shyness, softness, quiet, naivete, cowardice, fear and reserve.

Is there such a word as timidity?

The noun timidity is related to the Latin word timidus, from timere, meaning “to fear.” In fact, fear is often a cause of timidity — fear of the unknown, fear of not knowing what to do.

What do the word timidity mean?

1 : lacking in courage or self-confidence a timid person. 2 : lacking in boldness or determination a timid policy.