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diffidence

[ dif-i-duhns ]

noun

  1. the quality or state of being diffident.


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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of diffidence1

First recorded in 1400–50; Middle English, from Latin »å¾±´Ú´ÚÄ«»å±ð²Ô³Ù¾±²¹ “mistrust, want of confidenceâ€; diffident, -ence
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And Singh's unassuming personality, which once made his every move seem like a revelation, was labelled as showing complacency, diffidence and even arrogance by some.

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The scene says a lot with a little, hitting comic beats but ending deflatedly thanks to the art dealer’s ruthless reaction to this diffidence.

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“It is probably this diffidence that has made it difficult to make progress on solutions.â€

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One video shows the two cats at their first meeting exhibiting mutual curiosity and typical feline diffidence.

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Eventually, Hilary’s boss, Mr. Ellis — played with characteristic diffidence by Colin Firth — arrives, stiffly giving her a box of candy “with deep affection.â€

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