Confident vs. Timid — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Confident and Timid
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Definitions
Confident
Feeling or showing certainty, as of success
Was confident that the venture would be profitable.
Timid
Showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened
I was too timid to ask for what I wanted
Confident
Feeling or showing confidence in oneself; self-assured
A confident driver.
Timid
Lacking self-confidence; shy.
Confident
(Obsolete) Confiding; trustful.
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Timid
Fearful and hesitant
Problems that call for bold, not timid, responses.
Confident
Very sure of something; positive.
I'm pretty confident that she's not lying, she's acting normally.
He was confident of success.
Timid
Lacking in courage or confidence.
John's a very timid person. I'll doubt he'll be brave enough to face his brother.
Confident
Self-assured, self-reliant, sure of oneself.
Timid
Wanting courage to meet danger; easily frightened; timorous; not bold; fearful; shy.
Poor is the triumph o'er the timid hare.
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Confident
Forward, impudent.
Timid
People who are fearful and cautious;
Whitewater rafting is not for the timid
Confident
Obsolete form of confidant
Timid
Showing fear and lack of confidence
Confident
See Confidant.
Timid
Contemptibly timid
Confident
Having or marked by confidence or assurance;
A confident speaker
A confident reply
His manner is more confident these days
Confident of fulfillment
Timid
Lacking self-confidence;
Stood in the doorway diffident and abashed
Problems that call for bold not timid responses
A very unsure young man
Confident
Persuaded of; very sure;
Were convinced that it would be to their advantage to join
I am positive he is lying
Was confident he would win
Timid
Lacking conviction or boldness or courage;
Faint heart ne'er won fair lady
Confident
Not liable to error in judgment or action;
Most surefooted of the statesmen who dealt with the depression
Demonstrates a surefooted storytelling talent
