MeanOF

diffidence

- noun (n)

Meaning: hesitancy lack of confidence

Synonyms: backwardness bashfulness constraint doubt fear hesitation humility insecurity meekness modesty mousiness reluctance reserve selfconsciousness sheepishness shyness timidity timidness timorousness unassertiveness
Antonyms: boldness confidence

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