adjective
- lacking confidence in oneself; shy and hesitant
Examples
- She was too diffident to speak up during the meeting.
- His diffident manner made it hard for him to make friends.
- The diffident student rarely volunteered answers in class.
- Despite her talent, she remained diffident about her abilities.
- He gave a diffident smile when complimented on his work.
- The new employee seemed diffident around her colleagues.