ˈdɪfɪdənt ʃaɪ

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