From the given options select the one which is similar in meaning to the given word:
TIMID
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Meek
Timid means shy and nervous, lacking courage or confidence, easily frightened. Its synonym is meek.
Example: The timid child hid behind his mother when the guests arrived.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Angry | feeling strong displeasure (an angry person is more likely to be bold than timid) | The angry customer demanded his money back. |
| (2) Beautiful | pleasing to look at (it describes looks, not nature) | Kashmir is a beautiful valley. |
| (3) Medium | of middle size or amount (it has no link with courage) | I would like a medium pizza, please. |
| (4) Meek (answer) | quiet, gentle and unwilling to argue or stand up for oneself (a timid person and a meek person both avoid conflict and give way easily) | She gave a meek reply and did not protest. |
| Synonyms of timid: meek, shy, fearful, diffident Antonyms of timid: bold, brave, confident, daring Also asked in CUET (UG): timid – 22-06-2023 Slot 1, 18-06-2023 Slot 2, 29-05-2023 Slot 2, 17-08-2022 Slot 2, 17-08-2022 Slot 1 meek – 14-05-2026 Slot 2, 23-05-2025 Slot 2, 23-05-2025 Slot 1, 08-08-2022 Slot 1 |