Also means
timidity
Usage Note
Timidez ends in -z, which changes to -c in the plural: timideces — a spelling rule that applies to all nouns ending in -z (e.g. vez -> veces). The related adjective is tímido/tímida, and the trait it names typically goes with ser: es muy tímido.
Examples
"Su timidez le impidió hablar en público."
Natural Translation
His shyness prevented him from speaking in public.

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