Definitions for diffidence
dif·fi·dence

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. diffidence, self-doubt, self-distrustnoun

   lack of self-confidence

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1. diffidencenoun

   The state of being diffident, timid or shy; reticence or self-effacement.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Diffidencenoun

   Distrust; want of confidence; timidity.

   Etymology: from diffide.

   No man almost thought himself secure, and men durst scarce commune or talk one with another; but there was a general diffidence every where. Francis Bacon, Henry VII.

   You have brought scandal
   To Israel, diffidence of God, and doubt
   In feeble hearts, propense enough before
   To waver. John Milton, Agonistes.

   If the evidence of its being, or that this is its true sense, be only on probable proofs, our assent can reach no higher than an assurance or diffidence, arising from the more or less apparent probability of the proofs. John Locke.

   Be silent always, when you doubt your sense;
   And speak, though sure, with seeming diffidence. Alexander Pope.

   Whatsoever atheists think on, or whatsoever they look on, all do administer some reasons for suspicion and diffidence, least possibly they may be in the wrong; and then it is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. Richard Bentley, Serm.

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1. diffidence

   Shyness (also called diffidence) is the feeling of apprehension, lack of comfort, or awkwardness especially when a person is around other people. This commonly occurs in new situations or with unfamiliar people; a shy person may simply opt to avoid these situations. Although shyness can be a characteristic of people who have low self-esteem, the primary defining characteristic of shyness is a fear of what other people will think of a person's behavior. This fear of negative reactions such as being laughed at, humiliated or patronized, criticized or rejected can cause a shy person to retreat. Stronger forms of shyness can be referred to as social anxiety or social phobia.

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1. diffidence

   Diffidence is a state of being hesitant or unsure of oneself, often characterized by shyness, lack of self-confidence or modesty. It can make someone reserved in their manner or conduct, often due to fear of what others might think or say.

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1. Diffidencenoun

   the state of being diffident; distrust; want of confidence; doubt of the power, ability, or disposition of others

2. Diffidencenoun

   distrust of one's self or one's own powers; lack of self-reliance; modesty; modest reserve; bashfulness

How to pronounce diffidence?

1. Alex

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of diffidence in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of diffidence in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of diffidence in a Sentence

1. Andrew Jackson:

   A diffidence, perhaps too just, in my own qualifications.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=diffidence
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Diffidence
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=diffidence
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diffidence
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diffidence