- diffidentness
- dif·fi·dent·ness
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diffidentness
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diffidentness — noun ( es) : the quality or state of being diffident * * * † ˈdiffidentness Obs. rare 0. [f. as prec. + ness.] = diffidence. in Bailey vol. II. in Ash … Useful english dictionary
diffidentness — noun The state or quality of being diffident … Wiktionary
diffident — diffidently, adv. diffidentness, n. /dif i deuhnt/, adj. 1. lacking confidence in one s own ability, worth, or fitness; timid; shy. 2. restrained or reserved in manner, conduct, etc. 3. Archaic. distrustful. [1425 75; late ME < L diffident (s. of … Universalium
diffidence — n timidity, timorousness, apprehension, faint heartedness, diffidentness; bashfulness, shyness, abashment, coyness, demureness; embarrassment, sheepishness; lack of self confidence, insecurity, reluctance, hesitancy, doubtfulness, backwardness;… … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
