diffident
- adjective (adj)
Meaning: hesitant unconfident
Synonyms:
backward
bashful
blenching
chary
constrained
coy
demure
distrustful
doubtful
dubious
flinching
humble
insecure
meek
modest
mousy
rabbity
reluctant
reserved
retiring
self-conscious
self-effacing
sheepish
shrinking
shy
suspicious
timid
timorous
unassertive
unassuming
unassured
unobtrusive
unpoised
unsure
withdrawn
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