timidity (B2)
カタカナ: ティミディティ
IPA: /tɪˈmɪdɪti/
Definition
The quality or state of being shy, easily frightened, or lacking in courage.
意味: 恥ずかしがり屋であったり、怖がりであったり、勇気が欠けていたりする性質や状態のこと。
Examples / 例文
Despite her intelligence, her timidity often prevented her from sharing her ideas in class. — Despite her intelligence, her timidity often prevented her from sharing her ideas in class.
The kitten's timidity was evident as it hid behind the couch whenever a stranger entered the room. — The kitten's timidity was evident as it hid behind the couch whenever a stranger entered the room.
Overcoming his natural timidity, he finally asked her to dance. — Overcoming his natural timidity, he finally asked her to dance.
Timidity の日本語訳
Japanese translations of Timidity:
How to Use Timidity
- timidity in (prepositional phrase)
- Shyness or fearfulness in a specific situation or area. — "Her timidity in public speaking was a major obstacle."
- timidity about (prepositional phrase)
- Hesitation or fear regarding a particular action or topic. — "He showed timidity about expressing his true feelings."
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