diffide in a sentence
v. i.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
Diffide (adjective): lacking confidence or self-assurance; timid or shy.
Crossword clues for diffide
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "diffide".
- Lacking confidence in social situations.
- Feeling unsure about one's abilities.
- Timid person hesitant to speak up.
- Shy individual avoiding the spotlight.
- Self-doubt leads to reluctance in action.
Diffide sentence examples
- She tends to diffide in social situations, often avoiding eye contact with strangers.
- His diffide nature made it difficult for him to share his thoughts during meetings.
- Despite her accomplishments, she remained diffide, reluctant to take credit for her hard work.
- The diffide boy stood at the edge of the playground, watching others play without joining in.
- In a room full of confident speakers, his diffide demeanor made him feel out of place.