timid- root words — words with the timid- root

The root timid- comes from Latin timidus, meaning fearful. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including intimidator, intimidatory. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the timid- root

Explore words with timid- — words containing the timid- root and sharing its sense of "fearful". Examples include intimidator, intimidatory. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does timid- mean?

The timid- root means fearful, from Latin timidus. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.