n.
The quality or state of being diffident; timidity or shyness.
diffidence
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dif·fi·dence (dĭf'ĭ-dəns, -dĕns')  |
| Thesaurus: diffidence |
noun
- Reserve in speech, behavior, or dress: demureness, modesty, reticence, self-effacement. See restraint/unrestraint.
| Antonyms: diffidence |
n
Definition: hesitancy; lack of confidence
Antonyms: boldness, confidence
| Sports Science and Medicine: diffidence |
Lack of self confidence. Diffident individuals typically respond to competitive situations with fear of failure, are easily intimidated, and act with trepidation.
| Word Tutor: diffidence |
IN BRIEF: Lacking confidence.
Ability hits the mark where presumption over-shoots and diffidence falls short.
— Nicholas of Cusa (c.1401-1464).
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