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diffident

[dif-i-duhnt] / ˈdɪf ɪ dənt /
ADJECTIVE
hesitant; unconfident
Synonyms
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bashful demure meek self-conscious self-effacing sheepish timid unassuming
STRONG
shy unsure
WEAK
backward blenching chary constrained coy distrustful doubtful dubious flinching humble insecure modest mousy rabbity reluctant reserved retiring shrinking suspicious timorous unassertive unassured unobtrusive unpoised withdrawn
Antonyms
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aggressive bold brave confident extroverted

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