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diffidence

Translations

diffidencenoun
diffidences
pl
réserveSurtout pour une attitude discrète ou une retenue due au manque d’assurance.
There was a marked diffidence in his voice as he presented his idea to the class.
Il y avait une réserve marquée dans sa voix lorsqu’il a प्रस्तुतé son idée à la classe.
Her diffidence made it difficult for her to speak up during meetings.
Sa timidité lui rendait difficile le fait de prendre la parole pendant les réunions.
Additional translations
manque d'assuranceEmploi plus explicite pour l’idée d’absence de confiance en soi.
Synonyms
reticence
modesty
insecurity
hesitance
self-doubt
timidity
shyness
Antonyms
assertiveness
self-assurance
confidence

Definitions

diffidencenoun
Modesty or shyness resulting from a lack of self-confidence.
Her diffidence made it difficult for her to speak up during meetings.
Lack of confidence in one’s own abilities; hesitation or self-distrust in acting or speaking.
There was a marked diffidence in his voice as he presented his idea to the class.
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