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noun
- 1. modesty or shyness resulting from a lack of self-confidence: "I say this with some diffidence"
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DIFFIDENCE definition: 1. the quality of being shy and not confident of your abilities: 2. the quality of being shy and…. Learn more.
The meaning of DIFFIDENCE is the quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident.
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.
DIFFIDENCE definition: lack of confidence in oneself, marked by hesitation in asserting oneself; shyness | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples.
Diffidence definition: the quality or state of being diffident. . See examples of DIFFIDENCE used in a sentence.
Definition of diffidence noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
DIFFIDENCE meaning: 1. the quality of being shy and not confident of your abilities: 2. the quality of being shy and…. Learn more.
diffidence - lack of self-confidence. self-distrust, self-doubt. timidity, timidness, timorousness - fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions. hesitance, hesitancy - a feeling of diffidence and indecision about doing something. unassertiveness - diffidence about self promotion.
Diffidence definition: The quality or state of being diffident; timidity or shyness.
adjective. uk / ˈdɪf.ɪ.d ə nt / us / 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.
