DIFFIDENT Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word diffident. (close relations)
diffidence
Best Alternatives
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| timid | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • showing fear and lack of confidence • lacking self-confidence noun • people who are fearful and cautious adjective satellite • lacking conviction or boldness or courage | ||||||
| shy | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||
adjective • lacking self-confidence noun • a quick throw adjective satellite • short • wary and distrustful; disposed to avoid persons or things verb • start suddenly, as from fright • throw quickly | ||||||
| unsure | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • lacking self-confidence • lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance | ||||||
| bashful | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • self-consciously timid • disposed to avoid notice | ||||||
| coy | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way • showing marked and often playful or irritating evasiveness or reluctance to make a definite or committing statement • modestly or warily rejecting approaches or overtures | ||||||
| hesitant | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly | ||||||
| insecure | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • not firm or firmly fixed; likely to fail or give way • lacking in security or safety • lacking self-confidence or assurance adjective satellite • not safe from attack | ||||||
| introverted | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • given to examining own sensory and perceptual experiences | ||||||
| reluctant | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom • disinclined to become involved • not eager | ||||||
| reserved | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||
adjective • set aside for the use of a particular person or party • marked by self-restraint and reticence | ||||||
| reticent | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • temperamentally disinclined to talk • cool and formal in manner • reluctant to draw attention to yourself | ||||||
| self-conscious | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • aware of yourself as an individual or of your own being and actions and thoughts • excessively and uncomfortably conscious of your appearance or behavior | ||||||
| self-effacing | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • reluctant to draw attention to yourself | ||||||
| unassertive | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • inclined to timidity or lack of self-confidence | ||||||
| modest | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself • not offensive to sexual mores in conduct or appearance adjective satellite • not large but sufficient in size or amount • free from pomp or affectation • low or inferior in station or quality • humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness • relatively moderate, limited, or small | ||||||
