diff --git a/beets/ui/commands.py b/beets/ui/commands.py
index 63d1df00d..e55068f80 100644
--- a/beets/ui/commands.py
+++ b/beets/ui/commands.py
@@ -466,7 +466,7 @@ def choose_candidate(candidates, singleton, rec, cur_artist=None,
 
     # Is the change good enough?
     bypass_candidates = False
-    if rec != recommendation.none:
+    if rec != recommendation.none and not config['import']['timid']:
         match = candidates[0]
         bypass_candidates = True
 
diff --git a/docs/changelog.rst b/docs/changelog.rst
index 1daa09ef3..362bbd5b3 100644
--- a/docs/changelog.rst
+++ b/docs/changelog.rst
@@ -72,6 +72,7 @@ Changelog
     together for better readability.
   * Don't show potential matches that have specific penalties applied, as
     configured by the :ref:`ignored` setting.
+  * Don't bypass candidate selection in timid mode. Always show all candidates.
 
 * Improve calculation of similarity score and recommendation: