Adventurous
Adventurous adjective - Inclined or willing to take risks.
Usage example: let's be adventurous and take a bus into the city for New Year's Eve this year
Timid
Timid adjective - Easily frightened.
Usage example: a timid rabbit hopped cautiously out of the hedge
Adventurous is an antonym for timid.
Both words in one sentence
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Twin Sisters Fluffy and Ruffy are dignified and tomboyish, respectively, while non-identical brothers Scamp and Scooter are adventurous and timid, respectively.
Source: Polar Opposite Twins -
Word Party has Franny and Lulu respectively, with Franny being more adventurous and daring while Lulu being coy and timid.
Source: Tomboy and Girly Girl - The Mario brothers are also foils to each other, since, Mario is bold and adventurous, while Luigi is timid and cowardly.
Source: Foil / Video Games
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