timidous

Meanings

• adjective

  Displaying or characterized by shy or hesitant behavior.

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Variants

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time-out , time-outs

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'timidus' meaning 'fearful' or 'dread'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'timidous' is not commonly used in everyday language and is considered a less common synonym for 'timid'.

2. In literature, the character of Timidous from John Dryden's play 'All for Love' is described as a timid and fearful man.

3. The term 'timidous' is also used in psychology to describe an animal's reaction to a new or unfamiliar environment.

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Related Concepts

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1. shyness: A personality trait characterized by feelings of awkwardness, nervousness, or self-consciousness in social situations.

2. hesitancy: A delay or reluctance in making a decision or taking action.

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Culture

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Timidous is not known to have any significant cultural, historical, or symbolic significance.

How to Memorize "timidous"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a shy or hesitant person. Imagine their body language and facial expressions.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with feelings of shyness or hesitancy.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: Timid - Timidly I Display Shyness.

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