Words Like DIFFIDENCE

We have put together a list of words that are similar to DIFFIDENCE.

5 Alternative Words Similar to diffidence

1 Confidence Noun      Antonym Words Like Confidence
2 Distrust Noun      Synonym Words Like Distrust
3 Modesty Noun      Synonym Words Like Modesty
4 Bashfulness Noun      Synonym Words Like Bashfulness
5 Unassertiveness Noun      Hyponym

9 definitions of diffidence

1 The state of being diffident; distrust; want of confidence; doubt of the power, ability, or disposition of others.
2 Distrust of one's self or one's own powers; lack of self-reliance; modesty; modest reserve; bashfulness.
3 lack of self-confidence
4 The quality or state of being diffident; timidity or shyness.
5 Distrust; want of confidence in regard to anything; doubt of the ability or disposition of others.
6 More especially, distrust of one's self; want of confidence in one's own ability, worth, or fitness; retiring disposition; modest reserve; shyness.
7 Synonyms Modesty, Shyness, etc. (see bashfulness), fear, timidity, hesitation, apprehension.
8 The state of being diffident, timid or shy; reticence or self-effacement.
9 Mistrust, distrust, lack of confidence in someone or something.
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