How do you pronounce diffident?

Diffident is pronounced DIF-ih-dent (the syllable in capital letters is stressed).

What is another word for diffident?

Synonyms for diffident include shy, timid, unassertive.

Word meaning

Diffident is a adjective that means modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence.

adjective · DIF-ih-dent

Diffident means modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence.

“The diffident intern rarely spoke up in meetings.”

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