timid
timid
living beings pets adjective
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timid with Russian translation
timid usage examples
Пугливый кролик целый день сидел в своей клетке.
The timid rabbit stayed in its hutch all day.
Пугливый щенок прячется под стулом.
The timid puppy hides under chairs.
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timid belongs to the topic "Pets". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
timid synonyms
What's the difference between timid / scared / afraid / frightened / fearful / jumpy
easily frightened or hesitant to act because of lack of confidence
The timid dog hid behind the sofa when the visitors arrived.
Пугливая собака спряталась за диваном, когда пришли гости.
feeling frightened or frightened in the moment; often stronger, immediate fear
The scared puppy trembled during the thunderstorm.
Испуганный щенок дрожал во время грозы.
The cat was afraid of the vacuum cleaner and hid under the bed.
Кошка боялась пылесоса и спряталась под кроватью.
feeling sudden fear; often describes a clear reaction to a frightening event
The frightened goldfish darted to the corner of the tank when the light flickered.
Испуганная рыбка ринулась в угол аквариума, когда мигнул свет.
showing fear or full of fear; somewhat more formal or literary than 'afraid'
The fearful parrot clung to its perch when strangers approached.
Пуганный попугай вцепился в жердочку, когда подошли незнакомцы.
easily startled and prone to sudden movements; informal
The jumpy ferret leaped when someone closed the door suddenly.
Вздрагивающий хорёк подпрыгнул, когда кто‑то резко захлопнул дверь.
reserved or uncomfortable in social situations; reluctance to engage with others
The shy kitten took a long time to come out and meet us.
Застенчивый котёнок долго не выходил познакомиться с нами.
anxious or uneasy; often refers to ongoing tension rather than sudden fright
The nervous spaniel paced when strangers came into the room.
Нервный спаниель ходил взад-вперёд, когда в комнату вошли незнакомцы.
uneasy about a future event; worried or fearful of what may happen
The owner noticed the dog was apprehensive about going back into the busy park.
Хозяин заметил, что собака настороженно относится к возвращению в оживлённый парк.
The bashful child hung back while the kitten explored the room.
Застенчивый ребёнок отступал в сторону, пока котёнок осматривал комнату.
cautious and watchful for danger or problems; emphasizes caution rather than fear
The wary rescue dog approached strangers slowly, keeping a distance.
Настороженная спасённая собака медленно подходила к незнакомцам, держась на расстоянии.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce timid and what this word means
timid translation: пугливый. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce timid
/ˈtɪmɪd/
timid translation
пугливый
timid examples
The timid rabbit stayed in its hutch all day.
timid transcription
/ˈtɪmɪd/, /ˈtɪmɪd/
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Questions about this word
timid meaning: what does it mean?
living beings pets adjective
timid pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
timid is pronounced as /ˈtɪmɪd/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
timid definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The timid rabbit stayed in its hutch all day. Translation: Пугливый кролик целый день сидел в своей клетке.
Is timid part of Pets vocabulary?
Yes, timid (пугливый) can be learned in the Pets topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is timid part of Living Beings vocabulary?
Yes, timid (пугливый) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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