Noun
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people who are fearful and cautious
"whitewater rafting is not for the timid"
Adjective
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lacking conviction or boldness or courage
"faint heart ne'er won fair lady"
- faint hearted -
lacking self-confidence
"stood in the doorway diffident and abashed"
"problems that call for bold not timid responses"
"a very unsure young man"
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showing fear and lack of confidence