timid


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Synonyms for timid

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Synonyms for timid

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Synonyms for timid

people who are fearful and cautious

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showing fear and lack of confidence

lacking self-confidence

lacking conviction or boldness or courage

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The Affordable Care Act must be accompanied by the words "train wreck.'' On domestic issues the words are "bully'' and "dictator,'' and on foreign policy they say "timid'' and "weak.'' Obama is a timid, weak, dictatorial bully.