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timidly

[/ˈtɪm.ɪd.li/]
adverb
timidamente
1. In a manner lacking courage or confidence; showing fear or nervousness
She timidly raised her hand to ask a question.
Ela levantou timidamente a mão para fazer uma pergunta.
2. In a shy or reserved manner
He spoke timidly during the presentation.
Ele falou timidamente durante a apresentação.
3. Without boldness or assertiveness
The cat timidly approached the new visitor.
O gato se aproximou timidamente do novo visitante.
Synonyms
shylynervouslyfearfullyhesitantlytentatively
Antonyms
boldlyconfidentlycourageouslybravelyassertively

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
timidamente
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
timidamente
Formal and standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
timidamente
Standard usage with colloquial alternatives like 'com medo'
Portugal
timidamente
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

timidly put forward - apresentar timidamente
speak timidly - falar com timidez
approach timidly - aproximar-se timidamente
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