adjective as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

timid, cautious, shrinking

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Example Sentences

Example:The timidnes of the speaker prevented him from delivering the prepared speech smoothly.

Definition:feeling or showing fear and lacking courage

From timid

Example:The cautious approach of the leader prevented the team from making critical mistakes.

Definition:showing or feeling a desire to avoid risk, harm, or.change

From cautious

Example:Despite the challenges, she tried not to shrink from the responsibilities she had been given.

Definition:to become smaller, less confident, or less bold in one's actions

From shrinking