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

    The meaning of DIFFIDENCE is the quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident.

  4. 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. The noun diffidence comes from the Latin word diffidere, meaning "to mistrust" or "to lack confidence."

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. www.oed.com › dictionary › diffidence_ndiffidence, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

    What does the noun diffidence mean? There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun diffidence. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. See meaning & use. How common is the noun diffidence? About 0.4 occurrences per million words in modern written English. See frequency. How is the noun diffidence pronounced?

  9. 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.

  10. www.yourdictionary.com › diffidenceDiffidence Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

    Diffidence definition: The quality or state of being diffident; timidity or shyness.

  11. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryDIFFIDENCE - All you need to know about it | Collins English...

    A complete guide to the word "DIFFIDENCE": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.