diffidence
21diffidence — /ˈdɪfədəns/ (say difuhduhns) noun 1. lack of confidence in one s own ability, worth, or fitness; timidity; shyness. 2. restraint or reserve in manner, conduct, etc …
22diffidence — see DEFY …
23diffidence — noun lack of self confidence • Syn: ↑self doubt, ↑self distrust • Ant: ↑confidence • Derivationally related forms: ↑diffident • Hypernyms: ↑timidi …
24self-diffidence — …
25Humilities — Humility Hu*mil i*ty, n.; pl. {Humilities}. [OE. humilite, OF. humilit[ e], humelit[ e], F. humilit[ e], fr. L. humiliatis. See {Humble}.] 1. The state or quality of being humble; freedom from pride and arrogance; lowliness of mind; a modest… …
26Humility — Hu*mil i*ty, n.; pl. {Humilities}. [OE. humilite, OF. humilit[ e], humelit[ e], F. humilit[ e], fr. L. humiliatis. See {Humble}.] 1. The state or quality of being humble; freedom from pride and arrogance; lowliness of mind; a modest estimate of… …
27Bashfulness — Bash ful*ness, n. The quality of being bashful. [1913 Webster] Syn: {Bashfulness}, {Modesty}, {Diffidence}, {Shyness}. Usage: Modesty arises from a low estimate of ourselves; bashfulness is an abashment or agitation of the spirits at coming into… …
28modesty — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) Timidity Nouns modesty; humility; diffidence, timidity, bashfulness; shyness, unobtrusiveness; shame; reserve, constraint; demureness. Verbs 1. be modest, retire, give way to, retire into one s shell,… …
29self-distrust — noun lack of self confidence • Syn: ↑diffidence, ↑self doubt • Ant: ↑confidence (for: ↑diffidence) • Derivationally related forms: ↑diffident …
30self-doubt — n. lack of confidence in oneself, one s abilities, etc. * * * noun lack of self confidence • Syn: ↑diffidence, ↑self distrust • Ant: ↑confidence (for: ↑diffidence) • Derivationally related forms: ↑ …
