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Timidity

/təˈmɪdəti/
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(noun) The state of being timid; shyness.

His natural timidity made it hard for him to speak in public.
Timidity is the state of lacking in courage or self-confidence.
CEFR Practice Quiz
His natural ____ made it difficult for him to speak in front of a large audience during the important meeting today.

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