diffidence 1
noundomain: emotion
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
lack of self-confidence
Synonyms
- self-doubt 1
lack of self-confidence
- self-distrust 1
lack of self-confidence
Hypernym
timidity 1
noun
fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions
EnglishAntonym
confidence 2
noun
a feeling of trust (in someone or something)
Derivationally related form
diffident 2
adjective
lacking self-confidence
diffident 1
adjective
showing modest reserve
Hyponym
hesitance 1
noun
a feeling of diffidence and indecision about doing something
diffidence about self promotion
