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Recent Examples on the Web One lesson of the book is that people reared in places saturated with complicated racial meanings ought to treat their convictions about race with diffidence and perhaps with suspicion.

Paul C. Taylor, Washington Post, 26 Aug. 2022 After some initial diffidence, Biden seems to have helped lead the West into a response to Russia's aggression that neither validates assaults on a weaker neighbor's sovereignty nor unleashes World War III.

W. James Antle Iii, The Week, 2 Mar. 2022 By the time the final act rolls around, Lamb approaches the idea that there’s a price that must be paid with a shrugging diffidence rather than impending doom.

Alison Willmore, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2021 By the time the final act rolls around, ‘Lamb’ approaches the idea that there’s a price that must be paid with a shrugging diffidence rather than impending doom.

Mark Olsen Staff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2021 The asymmetry between the strategic single focus of the Christian right and the secular majority’s diffidence in confronting claims to religious privilege explains a good deal: political victory goes to those who try harder.

Linda Greenhouse, The New York Review of Books, 1 July 2021 And the former President's quasi-endorsement of Abrams reveals the diffidence among party leaders about how to proceed.

Michael Warren, CNN, 28 Sep. 2021 The asymmetry between the strategic single focus of the Christian right and the secular majority’s diffidence in confronting claims to religious privilege explains a good deal: political victory goes to those who try harder.

Linda Greenhouse, The New York Review of Books, 1 July 2021 The asymmetry between the strategic single focus of the Christian right and the secular majority’s diffidence in confronting claims to religious privilege explains a good deal: political victory goes to those who try harder.

Linda Greenhouse, The New York Review of Books, 1 July 2021 See More

单词	diffidence
释义	diffidence noun dif·fi·dence ˈdi-fə-dən(t)s -fə-ˌden(t)s : the quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web One lesson of the book is that people reared in places saturated with complicated racial meanings ought to treat their convictions about race with diffidence and perhaps with suspicion. Paul C. Taylor, Washington Post, 26 Aug. 2022 After some initial diffidence, Biden seems to have helped lead the West into a response to Russia's aggression that neither validates assaults on a weaker neighbor's sovereignty nor unleashes World War III. W. James Antle Iii, The Week, 2 Mar. 2022 By the time the final act rolls around, Lamb approaches the idea that there’s a price that must be paid with a shrugging diffidence rather than impending doom. Alison Willmore, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2021 By the time the final act rolls around, ‘Lamb’ approaches the idea that there’s a price that must be paid with a shrugging diffidence rather than impending doom. Mark Olsen Staff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2021 The asymmetry between the strategic single focus of the Christian right and the secular majority’s diffidence in confronting claims to religious privilege explains a good deal: political victory goes to those who try harder. Linda Greenhouse, The New York Review of Books, 1 July 2021 And the former President's quasi-endorsement of Abrams reveals the diffidence among party leaders about how to proceed. Michael Warren, CNN, 28 Sep. 2021 The asymmetry between the strategic single focus of the Christian right and the secular majority’s diffidence in confronting claims to religious privilege explains a good deal: political victory goes to those who try harder. Linda Greenhouse, The New York Review of Books, 1 July 2021 The asymmetry between the strategic single focus of the Christian right and the secular majority’s diffidence in confronting claims to religious privilege explains a good deal: political victory goes to those who try harder. Linda Greenhouse, The New York Review of Books, 1 July 2021 See More Word History Etymology Middle English dyffidence, borrowed from Latin diffīdentia, from diffīdent-, diffīdens "distrustful, diffident" + -ia -ia entry 1 First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined above diffidence noun as in timidity the quality or state of lacking confidence or assertiveness He met the girl's gaze with awkward diffidence. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance timidity fearfulness timidness quietness submissiveness bashfulness sheepishness shyness reservedness reserve submission deference wariness acquiescence cautiousness carefulness timorousness softness compliance faintheartedness passivity feebleness weakness resignedness mousiness pusillanimity meekness retiringness humility cowardliness humbleness gutlessness cravenness modesty demureness dastardliness lowliness spinelessness down-to-earthness poltroonery Antonyms & Near Antonyms attitude boldness assertiveness aggressiveness overconfidence impudence forwardness brashness swagger cockiness cocksureness audaciousness impertinence insolence temerity cheekiness disdain nerve boastfulness sauciness cheek brassiness vanity condescension arrogance scorn swash ostentation haughtiness imperiousness superciliousness flamboyance pride vaingloriousness hauteur assumption egotism self-complacency superiority conceit pretence pomposity egoism presumptuousness self-conceit self-opinion self-satisfaction pretension ostentatiousness pretentiousness loftiness pretense showiness pompousness peremptoriness self-importance pridefulness self-centeredness self-glorification bumptiousness lordliness self-assumption chest-thumping self-partiality self-applause huffiness toploftiness See More
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