timid

US /ˈtɪm.ɪd/
UK /ˈtɪm.ɪd/
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timide, craintif, peureux

showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened

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The timid child hid behind her mother's skirt.
L'enfant timide se cacha derrière la jupe de sa mère.
He was too timid to ask her to dance.
Il était trop timide pour l'inviter à danser.