diffidently

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Diffidently, Earl Fred took the little box from the butler, and the patient Trimmers sighed with relief.

From Time Magazine Archive

Diffidently, without pride, General Molinero approached the car and spoke in Italian.

From Time Magazine Archive

Diffidently, Simon allowed his pace to slacken until he was walking side by side with Ralph and looking up at him through the coarse black hair that now fell to his eyes.

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding

Diffidently Ranofer raised the latch, opened the gate just wide enough for them both to squeeze through, and closed it carefully behind them.

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw

Diffidently as it was proposed, it was clear and decided.

From The Daisy chain, or Aspirations by Yonge, Charlotte Mary