Meaning: Showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened
Hindi: डरपोक / संकोची
Synonyms: shy, fearful, meek, cowardly
Antonyms: bold, confident, brave
Asked in: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 · SSC CGL 2024 T-1 · SSC MTS 2024 · SSC CGL 2023 T-1 · SSC GD 2022 T-1 · SSC CHSL 2022 T-1 · SSC Selection Post Ph-9 2021 ML · SSC Steno 2020 T-1 · SSC CHSL 2019 T-1
timid in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2024 T-1 Antonyms
Identify the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
TimidAnswer & explanation
Answer: C) Daring
Correct Answer: Daring
Explanation:
"Timid" means lacking courage or being shy, so the most appropriate antonym is "daring," which means bold or adventurous.
Others: -
• Anxious: Refers to being worried or nervous,
• Spooky: Refers to something eerie or frightening,
• Meek: Means submissive or humble, which is similar to "timid," not an antonym. - SSC MTS 2024 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
TimidAnswer & explanation
Answer: A) Bold
Correct Answer: Bold
Explanation:
Timid means shy or lacking courage and confidence (डरपोक / संकोची).
The antonym is Bold, which means brave, confident, and not afraid to take risks (साहसी / निडर).
Humble – modest or not arrogant (विनम्र)
Oppress – to keep someone in hardship by unjust treatment (दबाना / अत्याचार करना)
Modest – humble and not boastful (नम्र / सादा)
Only Bold is the opposite of Timid. - SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 Synonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the word: Diffident
Answer & explanation
Answer: C) C. Timid
"Diffident" means lacking self-confidence, shy, modest, or hesitant to draw attention to oneself. Its synonym is "Timid," which means showing a lack of courage or confidence, easily frightened, or shy. "Confident," "Bold," and "Assertive" all carry opposite meanings — they imply self-assurance and decisiveness.
Examples
- “The timid student rarely spoke up in class.”
timid – questions
What is the meaning of timid in Hindi?
timid means “डरपोक / संकोची” in Hindi. In English: Showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened
What are the synonyms of timid?
Synonyms of timid: shy, fearful, meek, cowardly.
What is the opposite of timid?
Antonyms of timid: bold, confident, brave.
Has timid been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – timid has been asked 9 times in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1, SSC CGL 2024 T-1, SSC MTS 2024, SSC CGL 2023 T-1, SSC GD 2022 T-1, SSC CHSL 2022 T-1, SSC Selection Post Ph-9 2021 ML, SSC Steno 2020 T-1 and more.