timidity vs fear

fear vs timidity

timidity and fear both are nouns.

timidity is not a verb while fear is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
timidity	Yes	No	No	No
fear	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, fear is a hypernym of timidity; that is, fear is a word with a broader meaning than timidity:

timidity: fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions
fear: an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

Other hypernyms of timidity include fearfulness, fright.

timidity (noun)	fear (noun)
fearfulness in venturing into new and unknown places or activities	an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions	an anxious feeling
	a feeling of profound respect for someone or something

timidity (verb)	fear (verb)
	be afraid or scared of; be frightened of
	regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
	be sorry; used to introduce an unpleasant statement
	be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
	be uneasy or apprehensive about

Difference between timidity and fear

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