diffident Meaning, pronunciation, usage in a sentence, synonyms, ...

/ˈdɪfɪdənt/

Main Example

She felt diffident about speaking in front of the class.

Grammatical Info:

Adjective (adj.)

Shy and lacking in self-confidence.

Other Example

He was too diffident to ask her out.

The diffident student rarely raised his hand in class.

Despite her talent, she remained diffident about her abilities.

diffident smile

diffident manner

diffident response

shy

timid

self-effacing

/ˈdɪfɪdənt/

Main Example

As a diffident, he often avoided social gatherings.

Grammatical Info:

Noun (n.)

A person who is shy and lacks confidence.

Other Example

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