Sentence examples for be quite timid from inspiring English sources

"People in Hull can be quite timid in terms of shouting about what they do.

"I'm quite timid when it comes to challenging the status quo," he said.

My stepdad was quite timid, and I wanted a bit of the gangster in my life".

His act was so convincing that, in 2002, during a day of rehearsals for his Anger Management Tour, Zadie Smith was surprised to find that the rapper was quite timid.

The British were quite timid about celebrating what was happening.' More than anything, Yentob feels, the ICA must never be intimidated.

Some of them are forceful enough and have a voice, but others are quite timid and probably quite reluctant to actually speak up.

Rattlesnakes are not aggressive and will not attack humans if unprovoked; in fact, they are quite shy and timid.

"The Japanese media tend to be quite cautious and timid when it comes to sensitive subjects like sex, the royal family and right-wing groups," Mr. Fujita said.

Blogging is generally friendly and professional but a few very young bloggers can be quite awkward, not listening when others speak or being aloof or timid.

As it turned out, the reptile in the Harlem Meer, in the northeastern corner of the park, was a two-foot-long spectacled caiman that was actually quite timid.

Chelsea, presented with timid opponents, were quite wonderful.