diffident — lacking confidence in one's own ability, worth, or fitness; timid; shy
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: lacking confidence in one's own ability, worth, or fitness; timid; shy
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɪfɪdənt/
Korean meaning: 자신감이 없는, 소심한, 수줍어하는
Korean pronunciation: **디**피던트
Example Sentences
- The diffident cat hid under the bed when guests arrived.
- Despite his brilliant ideas, he remained diffident during presentations.
- She gave a diffident wave, as if apologizing for existing.
diffident
ADJECTIVE//ˈdɪfɪdənt//
lacking confidence in one's own ability, worth, or fitness; timid; shy
A diffident student hesitates to join classmates at lunch
Diff-fidgety — too shy to try, diffidently nervous!
The diffident girl faces the confident president.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'diffidentia', derived from 'diffidere' meaning 'to distrust' or 'lack confidence'. It combines the prefix 'dis-' (away, not) with 'fidere' (to trust).
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📝Examples
“The diffident cat hid under the bed when guests arrived.”
“Despite his brilliant ideas, he remained diffident during presentations.”
“She gave a diffident wave, as if apologizing for existing.”
“The diffident teenager mumbled his order at the restaurant.”
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