in a shy or timid or bashful manner

fearfulness in venturing into new and unknown places or activities

fearless and daring

fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions

fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions

lacking in boldness

filled with fear or apprehension

inclined to timidity or lack of self-confidence

(used of temperament or behavior) marked by a retiring nature

lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted

fearfulness in venturing into new and unknown places or activities

self-consciously timid

modestly or warily rejecting approaches or overtures

timid by nature or revealing timidity

made timid or fearful as by threats

quiet and timid and ineffectual