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diffident [ˈdɪfɪdənt] ADJ

diffident

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Diffident of his own powers, he was enthusiastic for the discoveries and ideas of others. en.wikipedia.org

Somewhat diffident about attention and reluctant to do public speaking he routinely denies requests for interviews and speeches to large audiences. en.wikipedia.org

Both wrap their strengths in a diffident but notable charm. observer.com

Perhaps, also, diffident and inarticulate as he was, the village may have been a way of demonstrating the extent of his wealth and power. en.wikipedia.org

She is described as shy, even diffident, and it is not within her nature to behave aggressively. en.wikipedia.org

In person, he is diffident and slightly boffinish: in public, he is a vigorous but usually polite proponent of his views. www.independent.ie

Many historians have regarded him as indecisive and diffident. en.wikipedia.org

He was too diffident to do justice to himself; but when his natural shyness was overcome, his behaviour gave every indication of an open, affectionate heart. en.wikipedia.org

He was diffident and unassuming, but ever ready to impart information. en.wikipedia.org

And he paced our bricks with a diffident air. en.wikipedia.org

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