The term 'timid type' can be described by four crossword solutions: MOUSE (5 letters), MILKSOP (7 letters), WIMP (4 letters), and shrinking violet (15 letters). A MOUSE is a small, timid animal that is easily scared away. A MILKSOP is an old-fashioned term for a timid, weak, or cowardly person. A WIMP is a slang term for someone who is weak, cowardly, or easily intimidated. A shrinking violet is someone who is shy, timid, and unassertive. All of these terms describe someone who is timid and easily intimidated.