self-diffidence

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• Self-distrust — Self dis*trust , n. Want of confidence in one self; diffidence. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• Diffidence — Dif fi*dence, n. [L. diffidentia.] 1. The state of being diffident; distrust; want of confidence; doubt of the power, ability, or disposition of others. [Archaic] [1913 Webster] That affliction grew heavy upon me, and weighed me down even to a… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• self-esteem — /self i steem , self /, n. 1. a realistic respect for or favorable impression of oneself; self respect. 2. an inordinately or exaggeratedly favorable impression of oneself. [1650 60] Syn. See pride. Ant. diffidence. * * * Sense of personal worth… …   Universalium

• self-assurance — self assurance, assurance, *confidence, self confidence, aplomb, self possession Analogous words: coolness, collectedness, imperturbability (see corresponding adjectives at COOL): composure, sangfroid, *equanimity Contrasted words: diffidence,… …   New Dictionary of Synonyms

• self-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: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

• self-distrust — noun lack of self confidence • Syn: ↑diffidence, ↑self doubt • Ant: ↑confidence (for: ↑diffidence) • Derivationally related forms: ↑diffident …   Useful english dictionary

• diffidence — noun her diffidence was out of place in this outgoing group Syn: shyness, bashfulness, modesty, self effacement, meekness, unassertiveness, timidity, humility, hesitancy, reticence, insecurity, self doubt, uncertainty, self consciousness …   Thesaurus of popular words

• diffidence — Synonyms and related words: Pyrrhonism, afraidness, apprehension, bashfulness, boggle, boggling, caution, cautiousness, compunction, demur, demurral, distrust, distrustfulness, doubt, doubtfulness, dubiety, dubiousness, falter, faltering,… …   Moby Thesaurus

• self-doubt — Synonyms and related words: Pyrrhonism, apprehension, diffidence, distrust, distrustfulness, doubt, doubtfulness, dubiety, dubiousness, half belief, lack of self confidence, lack of self reliance, leeriness, misdoubt, misgiving, mistrust,… …   Moby Thesaurus

• self-assurance — noun you need to build up your self assurance Syn: self confidence, confidence, assertiveness, self reliance, composure, self possession, presence of mind, aplomb Ant: diffidence …   Thesaurus of popular words