Diffident Meaning, Definitions, Synonyms & Antonyms - Vocabopedia

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Diffident [dif-i-duhnt]

ADJECTIVE

ADJECTIVE

Lacking confidence in one's own ability.

Example

"He was diffident when asked about proposing to his girlfriend."

"The interviewer termed him as diffident."

Synonyms

Bashful, Demure, Meek, Sheepish

Antonyms

Aggressive, Bold, Brave, Confident