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Diffidence
/ˈdɪfɪdəns/
The state of being diffident, timid or shy; reticence or self-effacement.
📖 Definitions of "Diffidence"
noun
- 1
The state of being diffident, timid or shy; reticence or self-effacement.
- 2
Mistrust, distrust, lack of confidence in someone or something.
🔄 Synonyms of "Diffidence"
2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| self-doubtnoun | The doubting of one's own abilities. |
| self-distrustnoun | Distrust of, or lack of confidence in, oneself or in one's own powers. |
↔️ Antonyms of "Diffidence"
Words with the opposite meaning.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| confidencenoun | A feeling of certainty; firm trust or belief; faith. |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Diffidence"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| self-distrustnoun | Distrust of, or lack of confidence in, oneself or in one's own powers. |
| self-doubtnoun | The doubting of one's own abilities. |
| shynessnoun | The quality of being shy; a fear of social interactions. |
| timiditynoun | The state of being timid; shyness. |
| reluctancenoun | Unwillingness to do something. |
| hesitationnoun | An act of hesitating |
| insecuritynoun | A lack of confidence in oneself. |
| reticencenoun | (uncountable, also figuratively) Avoidance of saying or reluctance to say too much; discretion, tight-lippedness; (countable) an instance of acting in this manner. |
| uncertaintynoun | (uncountable) Doubt; the condition of being uncertain or without conviction. |
| moderationnoun | The state or quality of being moderate; avoidance of extremes |
| self-restraintnoun | Self-control, control over one's emotions, passions and actions. |
| restraintnoun | (uncountable) control or caution; reserve |
| diffidentnessnoun | The state or quality of being diffident. |
| diffidencynoun | Obsolete form of diffidence. [The state of being diffident, timid or shy; reticence or self-effacement.] |
| timidnessnoun | The property of being timid; shyness. |
| demurenessnoun | The state or quality of being demure. |
| discreetnessnoun | The state or quality of being discreet. |
| timorousnessnoun | The property of being timorous. |
| reticencynoun | Synonym of reticence. |
| self-effacingnessnoun | Having the quality of humility. |
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