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diffident

🇬🇧 UK/'difidәnt/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

adj.

Lacking self-confidence; shy and hesitant in manner

缺乏自信的,羞怯的,谦虚谨慎的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
difapart, not
+
fidfaith, trust, confidence
+
entperforming, being in a state
=diffident

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The diffident young man struggled to speak up during meetings.

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