The meaning of Diffidence

Diffidence – definition

noun
Modesty or shyness resulting from a lack of self-confidence.
Usage examples:
I say this with some diffidence
Synonims:
Shyness Bashfulness Unassertiveness Modesty Modestness Self-effacement Humility Humbleness Meekness Timidity Timidness Timorousness Reserve Reticence Introversion Insecurity Self-doubt Appreh

noun
The quality of being shy and not confident of your abilities
Usage examples:
The biggest difficulty is overcoming natural british diffidence, there was a diffidence in her soft…

Diffidence translation into English

Diffidence: translate from English into Chinese

不自信

Diffidence: translate from English into Dutch

Schroom, Gebrek aan zelfvertrouwen, Schroomvalligheid, Bedeesdheid

Diffidence: translate from English into French

Méfiance, Défiance de soi, Manque de confidence en soi

Diffidence: translate from English into German

Schüchternheit, Zurückhaltung, Bescheidenheit, Zaghaftigkeit, Mangelndes selbstvertrauen

Diffidence: translate from English into Hindi

संशय, आत्मसंशय, झिझक, विनय, लज्जा, आत्मसंदेह

Diffidence: translate from English into Italian

Diffidenza, Timidezza, Insicurezza di sé

Diffidence: translate from English into Korean

자신감, 자신이 없음

Diffidence: translate from English into Russian

Неуверенность в себе, Робость, Застенчивость

Diffidence: translate from English into Spanish

Timidez, Falta de confianza en sí mismo, No abuso de seguridad en sí, Falta de seguridad en sí mismo

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Diffidence – similar words

diffident

adjective
Modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence.
Usage examples:
A diffident youth

adjective
Shy and not confident of your abilities
Usage examples:
A diffident manner, you shouldn't be so diffident about your achievements - you've done really well!

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diffidation

noun
The formal renunciation or dissolution of a relationship of amity, trust, allegiance, or fealty.

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Diffidence synonims

bashfulness

noun
The quality of being very shy or easily embarrassed
Usage examples:
Their son was well behaved, but his bashfulness worried his parents., when she starts to sing, any …

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humbleness

noun
The good quality of not being proud or not believing that you are important
Usage examples:
He did not want his picture to be displayed, which showed his humbleness., despite the humbleness o…

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humility

noun
The quality of having a modest or low view of one's importance.
Usage examples:
He needs the humility to accept that their way may be better

noun
The feeling or attitude that you have no special importance that makes you better than others; lack of pride
Usage examples:
Grandma was a religious woman of deep humility.

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insecurity

noun
Uncertainty or anxiety about oneself; lack of confidence.
Usage examples:
She had a deep sense of insecurity

noun
A feeling of not being fixed or safe
Usage examples:
They experienced economic insecurity due to unemployment., i think he's trying to deal with his fea…

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introversion

noun
The quality of being shy and reticent.
Usage examples:
The tongue-tied introversion of the self-conscious artist

noun
The quality of being shy and quiet, and preferring to spend time alone rather than often being with other people
Usage examples:
She managed to overcome her introversion to the point that she could stand up on stage., his friend…

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meekness

noun
The fact or condition of being meek; submissiveness.
Usage examples:
All his best friends make fun of him for his meekness

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modestness

noun
Modesty.

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modesty

noun
The quality or state of being unassuming in the estimation of one's abilities.
Usage examples:
With typical modesty he insisted on sharing the credit with others

noun
Correct or socially acceptable behavior and clothes, representing traditional cultural values
Usage examples:
Modesty is expected in the dorms as well as in the classrooms., sosa’s modesty and sportsmanship ma…

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reserve

verb
Retain for future use.
Usage examples:
Roll out half the dough and reserve the other half

noun
A supply of a commodity not needed for immediate use but available if required.
Usage examples:
Australia has major coal, gas, and uranium reserves

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reticence

noun
The quality of being reticent; reserve.
Usage examples:
The traditional emotional reticence of the british

noun
An unwillingness to do something or talk about something, for example because you are nervous or being careful
Usage examples:
His reticence about his past made them very suspicious., i think my dad had a certain reticence abo…

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self-doubt

noun
A feeling of having no confidence in your abilities and decisions

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self-effacement

noun
The quality of not making yourself noticeable, or not trying to get the attention of other people
Usage examples:
He has never been one for modesty or self-effacement.

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shyness

noun
The quality or state of being shy.
Usage examples:
Gradually he overcame his natural shyness

noun
The condition of being shy
Usage examples:
His face went red with shyness when he walked into the crowded room.

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timidity

noun
Lack of courage or confidence.
Usage examples:
She believes everyone can overcome their timidity

noun
The quality of being shy and nervous
Usage examples:
We could not overcome our timidity to say that we loved each other., he said the policy was based o…

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timorousness

noun
The quality of being nervous and without confidence
Usage examples:
He has a touching mixture of timorousness and courage., i was a determined young man who longed to …

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