| 单词 | diffident |
| 释义 | diffident (once / 1563 pages) adj The adjective diffident describes someone who is shy and lacking in self-confidence. If you are shy and have a diffident manner, you should probably not choose one of these professions: substitute teacher, stand-up comic, or lion-tamer. Diffident can describe someone who is reserved and restrained. Some may mistake your diffident manner for coolness or aloofness. Although it may be in your nature to be diffident, you will find it impossible to remain so when you visit my family. They are a big, noisy, outgoing bunch and they will make you join in the fun until you let loose and open up. Don't say you weren't warned! WORD FAMILYdiffident: diffidence, diffidently+/diffidence: diffidences USAGE EXAMPLESIn Bartlett’s scenario, the coronation of Joy’s initially tentative, diffident Charles is soon at hand. Seattle Times(Nov 18, 2016) Her playing was diffident, her sound mousy and lackluster. New York Times(Nov 16, 2016) The diffident Mr Lee has inherited the family firm but is yet to indicate how he proposes to run it. BBC(Oct 14, 2016) 1adj showing modest reserve she was diffident when offering a comment on the professor's lecture Syn reserved marked by self-restraint and reticence 2adj lacking self-confidence stood in the doorway diffident and abashed Syn|Ant shy, timid, unsure confident having or marked by confidence or assurance assuredmarked by assurance; exhibiting confidence cocksure, overconfident, positivemarked by excessive confidence reassuredhaving confidence restored; freed from anxiety self-assured, self-confidentshowing poise and confidence in your own worth |
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