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Shy and stupid to object to return (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

timid

'shy' is the definition.
(I know that shy can be written as timid)

'stupid to object to return' is the wordplay.
'stupid' becomes 'dim' (similar in meaning).
'to object' becomes 'it' (pronoun for an inanimate object).
'to return' is a reversal indicator.
'dim'+'it'='dimit'
'dimit' back-to-front is 'TIMID'.

'and' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for timid that I've seen before include "Lacking self-confidence" , "Easily frightened" , "Bashful or fearful" , "doormat" , "Nervous and easily alarmed" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror and The Daily Express.
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