diffidence (Meaning)
diffidence (n)
lack of self-confidence
diffidence (n.)
The state of being diffident; distrust; want of confidence; doubt of the power, ability, or disposition of others.
Distrust of one's self or one's own powers; lack of self-reliance; modesty; modest reserve; bashfulness.
Synonyms & Antonyms of diffidence
Synonyms:
- timidity
- bashfulness
- reservedness
- fearfulness
- reserve
- shyness
- quietness
- timidness
- sheepishness
- submission
- submissiveness
Antonyms:
- overconfidence
- boldness
- nerve
- nerve
- boldness
- cheekiness
- cockiness
- impertinence
- overconfidence
- cheekiness
- assertiveness
- forwardness
- brashness
- cocksureness
- audaciousness
- temerity
- cheek
- cocksureness
- attitude
- temerity
- impudence
- impudence
- attitude
- insolence
- swagger
- audaciousness
- cheek
- cockiness
- swagger
- insolence
- assertiveness
- aggressiveness
- impertinence
- brassiness
- forwardness
- brassiness
- brashness
- aggressiveness
Synonyms:
- faintheartedness
- passivity
- timorousness
- softness
- deference
- carefulness
- feebleness
- wariness
- compliance
- acquiescence
- resignedness
- cautiousness
- weakness
- mousiness
Antonyms:
- swash
- vanity
- egoism
- imperiousness
- sauciness
- pomposity
- conceit
- flamboyance
- vanity
- pretence
- boastfulness
- condescension
- assumption
- disdain
- self-conceit
- swash
- haughtiness
- superiority
- self-complacency
- boastfulness
- scorn
- self-centeredness
- self-applause
- assumption
- ostentation
- self-conceit
- self-glorification
- pride
- self-opinion
- egotism
- disdain
- superciliousness
- chest-thumping
- flamboyance
- self-centeredness
- arrogance
- hauteur
- imperiousness
- haughtiness
- pretence
- scorn
- ostentation
- arrogance
- self-opinion
- self-complacency
- self-importance
- vaingloriousness
- self-satisfaction
- superciliousness
- conceit
- self-applause
- egoism
- pride
- egotism
- chest-thumping
- pomposity
- condescension
- superiority
- hauteur
- vaingloriousness
- self-importance
- sauciness
- self-glorification
- self-satisfaction
Synonyms:
- cowardliness
- spinelessness
- lowliness
- retiringness
- humility
- humbleness
- gutlessness
- poltroonery
- cravenness
- demureness
- meekness
- pusillanimity
- dastardliness
- modesty
Antonyms:
- toploftiness
- loftiness
- loftiness
- toploftiness
- bumptiousness
- showiness
- pretense
- huffiness
- pretense
- peremptoriness
- self-assumption
- self-partiality
- self-assumption
- pompousness
- peremptoriness
- pretentiousness
- bumptiousness
- pretentiousness
- presumptuousness
- pretension
- lordliness
- self-partiality
- pompousness
- pretension
- ostentatiousness
- ostentatiousness
- showiness
- pridefulness
- pridefulness
- huffiness
- presumptuousness
- lordliness
diffidence Sentence Examples
- Despite her talents, Mary's diffidence prevented her from taking on leadership roles in the team.
- The speaker's diffidence was evident as he stumbled over his words during the presentation.
- Jane's diffidence in social situations made it challenging for her to make new friends.
- The job interviewee's diffidence became apparent as he struggled to articulate his achievements.
- Overcoming diffidence is crucial for individuals aiming to excel in public speaking.
- His diffidence often led him to downplay his accomplishments in professional settings.
- The student's diffidence kept him from actively participating in class discussions.
- Sarah's diffidence in expressing her opinions made her seem reserved to her peers.
- The team's success was hindered by the diffidence of some members who were hesitant to share their ideas.
- Despite her talent in music, Emily's diffidence held her back from performing in front of an audience.
FAQs About the word diffidence
lack of self-confidenceThe state of being diffident; distrust; want of confidence; doubt of the power, ability, or disposition of others., Distrust of one's sel
timidity, bashfulness, reservedness, fearfulness, reserve, shyness, quietness, timidness, sheepishness, submission
overconfidence, boldness, nerve, nerve, boldness, cheekiness, cockiness, impertinence, overconfidence, cheekiness
Despite her talents, Mary's diffidence prevented her from taking on leadership roles in the team.
The speaker's diffidence was evident as he stumbled over his words during the presentation.
Jane's diffidence in social situations made it challenging for her to make new friends.
The job interviewee's diffidence became apparent as he struggled to articulate his achievements.
