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    Dif·fi·dence
    /ˈdifəd(ə)ns/

    noun

    • 1. modesty or shyness resulting from a lack of self-confidence: "I say this with some diffidence"
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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDIFFIDENCE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    noun [ U ] us / ˈdɪf.ɪ.d ə ns / uk / ˈdɪf.ɪ.d ə ns / Add to word list. the quality of being shy and not confident of your abilities: The biggest difficulty is overcoming natural British diffidence. There was a diffidence in her soft voice. See. diffident. Fewer examples.

  3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › diffidenceDiffidence - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    The noun diffidence refers to a lack of self-confidence. Your diffidence might be the reason why you never say "hi" to the cute guy or gal in the elevator or why you never ask for a raise. The noun diffidence comes from the Latin word diffidere , meaning "to mistrust" or "to lack confidence."

  4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdiffidence noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of diffidence noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  5. www.thefreedictionary.com › diffidenceDiffidence - definition of diffidence by The Free Dictionary

    Diffidence - definition of diffidence by The Free Dictionary. diffidence. Also found in: Thesaurus, Wikipedia. dif·fi·dence. (dĭf′ĭ-dəns, -dĕns′) n. The quality or state of being diffident; timidity or shyness. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDIFFIDENCE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    3 days ago · DIFFIDENCE definition: lack of confidence in oneself, marked by hesitation in asserting oneself; shyness | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryDIFFIDENCE definition in American English | Collins English ...

    2 days ago · noun. lack of confidence in oneself, marked by hesitation in asserting oneself; shyness. Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved. Word origin. ME < L diffidentia < diffidens, prp. of diffidere, to distrust < dis-, not + fidere, to trust: see faith. Word Frequency.

  8. www.wordreference.com › definition › diffidencediffidence - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

    1. self-conscious, self-effacing, abashed, embarrassed, modest, unassuming, unconfident. See shy 1. 'diffidence' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations): arrogance - aw-shucks - self-esteem. Synonyms: timidity, reserve, constraint, restraint, shyness, more...

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