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Definition/Meaning

(noun)

modest or shy due to a lack of confidence;

e.g. Her diffidence was unbecoming to others, but somehow he found her bashfulness to be charming.

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Similar Words

Acquiescence

Compliance

Deference

Gentleness

Humility

Meekness

Modesty

Reserve

Self-doubt

Self-hate

Self-loathing

Submission

Weakness

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Opposite Words

Action

Affectation

Ambition

Aplomb

Arrogance

Assumption

Assurance

Attitude

Audacity

Bighead

Brass

Bravado

Cheek

Chest-thumping

Chutzpah

Complacence

Complacency

Conceit

Condescension

Congratulation

Consequence

Crust

Disdain

Drive

Effrontery

Ego

Egoism

Egotism

Enterprise

Face

Flamboyance

Gall

Go

Hauteur

Hubris

Hustle

Impertinence

Impudence

Inflation

Initiative

Insolence

Nerve

Ostentation

Overconfidence

Pomposity

Presumption

Pretense

Pretension

Pride

Sauce

Scorn

Self-applause

Self-assertion

Self-complacency

Self-conceit

Self-congratulation

Self-esteem

Self-glorification

Self-importance

Self-love

Self-opinion

Self-partiality

Self-pride

Self-regard

Self-respect

Self-satisfaction

Self-worth

Sociability

Superiority

Swagger

Swash

Temerity

Triumphalism

Vainglory

Vanity

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Related Words

Cowardice

Humility

Meekness

Modesty

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