Pronounced:
<dif-fa-dent>
Lacking confidence in one’s own ability. Shy.
My use:
I was a diffident child. I am now quite confident and friendly.
Literary use:
By Melmoth
You were always extremely diffident of their success.
Memory trick:
Diffi . dent
Diffi (reminds of) = different
dent (reminds of) = to ding or damage
different experiences dent my confidence
Listen: Diffident
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<dif-fa-dent>
Lacking confidence in one’s own ability. Shy.
My use:
I was a diffident child. I am now quite confident and friendly.
Literary use:
By Melmoth
You were always extremely diffident of their success.
Memory trick:
Diffi . dent
Diffi (reminds of) = different
dent (reminds of) = to ding or damage
different experiences dent my confidence
Listen: Diffident
© 2011 NewWordADay
Subscribe at: NewWordADay
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