Diffident — synonyms, diffident antonyms, definition

1. diffident (a)

backward bashful disinclined hesitant indisposed loath reluctant shy timid unwilling wavering

2. diffident (Adjective)

unsure confident

diffident (Adjective) — Showing modest reserve. ex. "she was diffident when offering a comment on the professor's lecture"

diffident (Adjective) — Lacking self-confidence. ex. "stood in the doorway diffident and abashed"

confidence