dif|fi|dence

dif|fi|dence
dif|fi|dence «DIHF uh duhns», noun.
lack of self-confidence; shyness: »

He began to speak with a diffidence that disappeared as soon as he felt sure of himself.

SYNONYM(S): bashfulness.

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