Definition of Timidity

the act of shyness

Examples of Timidity in a sentence

With his head down and barely speaking, the timidity of man shown when he was approached by the manager of the store.  🔊

Timidity lies within many young children because they are scared and unsure what to say to a person they don’t know.  🔊

Timidity arose in the young single man as he entered a large room where he didn’t know any of the couples there.  🔊

As many people who give a speech, they may show timidity at that point even if they may be an outgoing person.  🔊

In class, many times the teacher may call on students who are displaying timidity because they do not volunteer answers or like to draw attention to themselves.  🔊

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