timid
US /ˈtɪm.ɪd/
UK /ˈtɪm.ɪd/
1.
timido, pauroso, esitante
showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened
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The timid child hid behind her mother's skirt.
La bambina timida si nascose dietro la gonna della madre.
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He was too timid to ask her to dance.
Era troppo timido per chiederle di ballare.