diffidence

Example Sentences

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Ben Platt wears both his nervous diffidence and his blazing talent on his sleeve.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025

One of the most frustrating aspects of the Cuomo campaign is the candidate’s diffidence about his time as governor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 12, 2025

“It is probably this diffidence that has made it difficult to make progress on solutions.”

From Seattle Times • Jul. 23, 2023

Former Australian player Neil Hawgood recalled the diffidence in the team when he arrived as the coach in 2012.

From BBC • Aug. 5, 2021

Agravaine entered the conversation with his imitation of diffidence.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White