showing fear and lack of confidence

lacking self-confidence; stood in the doorway diffident and abashed; problems that call for bold not timid responses; a very unsure young man

[ Syn: diffident , shy , unsure ]

people who are fearful and cautious; whitewater rafting is not for the timid

[ Syn: cautious ]

lacking conviction or boldness or courage; faint heart neer won fair lady

[ Syn: faint , fainthearted , faint-hearted ]