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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.
Diffident means shy and not confident of your abilities. Learn how to use this adjective in sentences and find out how to say it in different languages.
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.
Someone who is diffident is rather shy and does not enjoy talking about themselves or being noticed by other people.
Diffident means shy and not confident of your abilities. Learn how to use this adjective in sentences, see synonyms and antonyms, and find translations in different languages.
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.
