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English adjective: diffident

1. diffident showing modest reserve


SamplesShe was diffident when offering a comment on the professor's lecture.


Similarreserved


Antonymsunreserved

2. diffident lacking self-confidence


SamplesStood in the doorway diffident and abashed.
Problems that call for bold not timid responses.
A very unsure young man.


Synonymsshy, timid, unsure


Attributeconfidence


Antonymsconfident









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