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Timid vs Stunned - What's the difference?

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Timid is a related term of stunned.


As adjectives the difference between timid and stunned

is that timid is timid; shy while stunned is unable to act or respond; dazed; shocked.

As a verb stunned is

(stun).

timid

English

Adjective

(er)
  • Lacking in courage or confidence.
  • *{{quote-book, year=1963, author=(Margery Allingham), title=(The China Governess)
    • , chapter=19 citation , passage=When Timothy and Julia hurried up the staircase to the bedroom floor, where a considerable commotion was taking place, Tim took Barry Leach with him. […]. The captive made no resistance and came not only quietly but in a series of eager little rushes like a timid dog on a choke chain.}}

    Synonyms

    * fearful * timorous * shy

    Antonyms

    * daredevil * dauntless * bellicose * reckless * aggressive

    Derived terms

    * timidly

    Related terms

    * timidity * timidness * intimidate * intimidation

    External links

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    stunned

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Unable to act or respond; dazed; shocked.

    • Verb

    (head)
  • (stun)