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- Dictionarydif·fi·dent/ˈdifəd(ə)nt/
adjective
- 1. modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence: "a diffident youth"
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Diffident means hesitant, reserved, or distrustful through lack of self-confidence. Learn the etymology, synonyms, antonyms, and examples of diffident from the online dictionary of Merriam-Webster.
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. inadequate. indoorsiness. indoorsy. inhibited. mousy. reticently. retiring
The adjective diffident describes someone who is shy and lacking in self-confidence. If you are shy and have a diffident manner, you should probably not choose one of these professions: substitute teacher, stand-up comic, or lion-tamer.
Diffident definition: lacking confidence in one's own ability, worth, or fitness; timid; shy. . See examples of DIFFIDENT used in a sentence.
Diffident means not having much confidence in yourself or not wanting to talk about yourself. Learn how to use this adjective with synonyms, pronunciation and example sentences.
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. inadequate. indoorsiness. indoorsy. inhibited. mousy. reticently. retiring
Diffident means lacking or marked by a lack of self-confidence; shy and timid. Find the origin, usage, and translations of the word diffident, as well as related words and expressions, in this comprehensive online dictionary.
