Word of the day
diffident
1. modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence
“a diffident youth”
adjective
/ˈdɪfəd(ə)nt/
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Choose the word that best fits in the phrase
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"His diffident nature kept him from asking for a promotion, even though his work was _____."
Select three words related to diffident
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- bashful
- timid
- outgoing
- bold
- cheerful
- hesitant
Choose the phrase that uses diffident correctly
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Find a word related to diffident
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