CONFIDENT Antonyms
Best Opposite Words For CONFIDENT
| Word | Save | Syns.. | Usage | Type | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| diffident | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • lacking self-confidence adjective satellite • showing modest reserve | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| apprehensive | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • quick to understand • mentally upset over possible misfortune or danger etc • in fear or dread of possible evil or harm | ||||||
| doubtful | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • open to doubt or suspicion • fraught with uncertainty or doubt • unsettled in mind or opinion | ||||||
| fearful | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted adjective satellite • experiencing or showing fear • causing fear or dread or terror • extremely distressing • timid by nature or revealing timidity | ||||||
| hesitant | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly | ||||||
| nervous | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • of or relating to the nervous system adjective satellite • easily agitated • causing or fraught with or showing anxiety • excited in anticipation • unpredictably excitable (especially of horses) | ||||||
| reserved | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||
adjective • set aside for the use of a particular person or party • marked by self-restraint and reticence | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| unassertive | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • inclined to timidity or lack of self-confidence | ||||||
| uncertain | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance • not established beyond doubt; still undecided or unknown • not established or confirmed • not certain to occur; not inevitable adjective satellite • subject to change • not consistent or dependable • ambiguous (especially in the negative) | ||||||
| unsure | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • lacking self-confidence • lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance | ||||||
| self-destructive | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • dangerous to yourself or your interests | ||||||
Alternatives for DIFFIDENT
Alternatives for INSECURE
Alternatives for APPREHENSIVE
Alternatives for DOUBTFUL
Alternatives for FEARFUL
- timorous
- frightened
- afraid
- alarmed
- anxious
- apprehensive
- daunted
- discomposed
- disconcerted
- disquieted
- hesitant
- horrified
- intimidated
- jumpy
- nervous
- panicky
- perturbed
- scared
- terrified
- terror-stricken
- tormented
- trembling
- uneasy
- unsteady
- worried
- petrified
- spooked
- awful
- cowardly
- dire
- direful
- dread
- dreaded
- dreadful
- fearsome
- frightening
- frightful
- horrendous
- horrific
- terrible
- timid
- trepid