timidity
/tɪmɪdɪti/ · tim.i.di.ty
noun
- Shyness or fearfulness, especially in social situations. Her timidity made it difficult for her to make new friends at the party.
- A lack of courage or confidence, often leading to hesitation or indecision. His timidity in the face of a challenge held him back from pursuing his dreams.
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Did you know? The word timidity has been used in literature to describe the character of the protagonist in Jane Austen's novel 'Mansfield Park', who struggles with social anxiety and fearfulness.