Lacking in courage or confidence (5)

I believe the answer is:

timid

(Other definitions for timid that I've seen before include "Gutless" , "Shrinking" , "Easily frightened" , "Nervous and easily alarmed" , "Inclined to avoid people" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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