Canadian English Meaning of diffidence

diffidence

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Definitions and Meaning of diffidence in English

Wordnet

diffidence (n)

lack of self-confidence

Webster

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.

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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

shyness,fearfulness,quietness,reserve,sheepishness,shyness,submission,submissiveness,Shyness,shyness

aggression,assertiveness,attitude,audacity,boldness,brashness,cheek,cheekiness,Cockiness,cocksureness

diffide => distrust, difficulty => difficulty, difficultness => Difficulty, difficultly => with difficulty, difficulties => difficulties,