| 单词 | diffidence |
| 释义 | diffidence (once / 3046 pages) n The noun diffidence refers to a lack of self-confidence. Your diffidence might be the reason why you never say "hi" to the cute guy or gal in the elevator or why you never ask for a raise. The noun diffidence comes from the Latin word diffidere meaning "to mistrust" or "to lack confidence." Diffidence is often mistaken for snootiness because people don't understand that the diffident person is shy and lacking in confidence. "They asked him to be the team leader, but he expressed diffidence, saying that he didn't think he had enough time to do the job justice, nor did he think he had enough experience." WORD FAMILYdiffidence: diffidences+/diffident: diffidence, diffidently USAGE EXAMPLESIn “Certain Women,” a much better movie, she slouches onto the screen with self-effacing diffidence. New York Times(Dec 08, 2016) Whether out of deference or diffidence, Bergner offers readers precious little of himself. Washington Post(Oct 13, 2016) There’s also a deep diffidence about pointing out uncomfortable truths. Seattle Times(Sep 09, 2016) n lack of self-confidence Syn|Ant|Hypo|Hyper self-distrust, self-doubt confidence a feeling of trust (in someone or something) hesitance, hesitancy a feeling of diffidence and indecision about doing something unassertivenessdiffidence about self promotion timidity, timidness, timorousness fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions |
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