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    diffidence
    /ˈdɪfɪd(ə)ns/

    noun

    • 1. modesty or shyness resulting from a lack of self-confidence: "I say this with some diffidence"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDIFFIDENCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    DIFFIDENCE definition: 1. the quality of being shy and not confident of your abilities: 2. the quality of being shy and…. Learn more.

  3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › diffidenceDiffidence - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    The noun diffidence refers to a lack of self-confidence. Your diffidence might be the reason why you never say "hi" to the cute guy or gal in the elevator or why you never ask for a raise.

  4. www.thefreedictionary.com › diffidenceDiffidence - definition of diffidence by The Free Dictionary

    Define diffidence. diffidence synonyms, diffidence pronunciation, diffidence translation, English dictionary definition of diffidence. n. The quality or state of being diffident; timidity or shyness.

  5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › diffidenceDiffidence Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    noun. dif· fi· dence ˈdi-fə-dən (t)s. -fə-ˌden (t)s. Synonyms of diffidence. : the quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident. Examples of diffidence in a Sentence.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDIFFIDENCE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    DIFFIDENCE definition: lack of confidence in oneself, marked by hesitation in asserting oneself; shyness | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDIFFIDENCE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    DIFFIDENCE meaning: 1. the quality of being shy and not confident of your abilities: 2. the quality of being shy and…. Learn more.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdiffidence noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of diffidence noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    Diffidence definition: the quality or state of being diffident. . See examples of DIFFIDENCE used in a sentence.

  10. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDIFFIDENT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    adjective. us / ˈdɪf.ɪ.d ə nt / uk / ˈdɪf.ɪ.d ə nt / Add to word list. shy and not confident of your abilities: a diffident manner. diffident about You shouldn't be so diffident about your achievements - you've done really well! SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Shy and modest. aw shucks. backward. bashfully. bashfulness. inadequacy.

  11. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryAll resources related to 'diffidence' - Collins Online Dictionary

    Definitions of 'diffidence' lack of confidence in oneself, marked by hesitation in asserting oneself; shyness. [...] More. Synonyms of 'diffidence' • shyness, fear, reserve, hesitation [...] More. Examples of 'diffidence' in a sentence.