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Discover LudwigThe phrase "act timid" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe someone who is behaving in a shy or reserved manner, often in a social context.
Example: "During the presentation, she tended to act timid, avoiding eye contact with the audience."
Alternatives: "behave shyly" or "appear reserved".
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People automatically assume that people who act timid have something to hide.
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She acted timid and afraid in front of people, defecated openly and her hygiene behavior was very poor," she said.
Your audience won't put any stock in what you say if you act unsure or timid.
Their entire lovemaking looked exceedingly human, and the female acted as timid and bashful as many young maidens would when receiving the first declarations of their would-be lovers, while the lowering of her head might easily be interpreted as being done to hide her blushes.
For example, if you come to an interview for a sales representative position but act all shy and timid, the interviewer will have the first impression that you are not as outgoing as you say you are.
Mr. Grunwald argues that the recovery act was not timid, but the administration's effort to sell it to the voters was muddled and ineffective.
Always appear strong, even if you are weak and timid, act confidently and always appear strong.
The acting is timid.
Labour was too arrogant to listen and too timid to act.
"Labour was too arrogant to listen and to timid to act.
Only Giulia (Sara Indrio Jensen), an Italian waitress, has no major problem except her secret infatuation with Jorgen, who is no less taken by her but is too timid to act.
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