Timid
Uncertain
Uncertain adjective - Likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly.
Timid and uncertain are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Timid" instead an adjective "Uncertain".
Nearby Words: uncertainty, uncertainly
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- capricious and timid
- capricious and uncertain
- halting and timid
- halting and uncertain
- hesitant and timid
- hesitant and uncertain
- irresolute and timid
- irresolute and uncertain
- insecure and timid
- insecure and uncertain
- vacillating and timid
- vacillating and uncertain
- unsure and timid
- unsure and uncertain
Both words in one sentence
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Character Development: Mayumi starts the game off as rather timid and uncertain, a very typical "shy girl" protagonist.
Source: Visual Novel / Sound of Drop - Eddie was always a lot more timid and uncertain about taking on Prime Evil's minions than his teammates Jake and Tracy, but they knew he'd always be there when they needed him.
- The protagonists are a Friendly Neighborhood Vampire, a wolfgirl, and a timid ghost who is uncertain about the circumstances of his death.
Source: Series / Becoming Human
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