diffidence
/ˈdɪfɪdəns/noun
उच्चारण डिफ़िडन्स
संकोच, आत्मविश्वास की कमी, झिझक
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noun
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the quality of not having much confidence in yourself; shyness
संकोच, आत्मविश्वास की कमी, झिझक
- Her diffidence kept her from applying for the post.
- He spoke with such diffidence that nobody heard him.
- He overcame his diffidence and spoke confidently at the meeting.
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- She answered with a quiet diffidence that made the judges smile.
- Diffidence in the interview cost him the job.
Synonyms shyness timidity self-doubt
Opposite confidence boldness self-assurance
◇Word family
diffident adj.diffidently adv.
≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
shyness timidity self-doubt hesitancy modesty
Antonyms
confidence boldness self-assurance assertiveness
AaSpelling
dif·fi·dence
?Which word?
Do not confuse with difference or with deference (respect).
इसे difference या deference (आदर) से भ्रमित न करें।