20 нояб. 2024 г. · in a way that shows that you are shy and not confident of your abilities. "Maybe you should leave us for a moment," the old man suggested diffidently.

adverb. in a way that shows lack of confidence in one's own ability, worth, or fitness; timidly or shyly: He saw her approaching rather diffidently, trying to ...

The meaning of DIFFIDENT is hesitant in acting or speaking through lack of self-confidence. How to use diffident in a sentence. What is an antonym of ...

6 дней назад · shy and not confident of your abilities: a diffident manner; diffident about You shouldn't be so diffident about your achievements - you've done really well!

22 нояб. 2024 г. · diffidently in British English adverb timidly or shyly The word diffidently is derived from diffident, shown below.

diffidently Add to list Share. Definitions of diffidently. adverb. in a diffident manner. “`Oh, well,' he shrugged diffidently, `I like the work.

The meaning of DIFFIDENCE is the quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident.

What does the adverb diffidently mean? There is one meaning in OED's entry for the adverb diffidently. See 'Meaning & use' for definition, usage, and quotation ...

DIFFIDENT meaning: 1 : lacking confidence not feeling comfortable around people; 2 : very careful about acting or speaking.