Sunday, February 10, 2013

Diffident

Definition of Diffident:

modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence


Sample Sentences:

  • The new student was very diffident.
  • She seemed diffident whenever she walked into the courtroom.
  • Diffident individuals usually have low self-esteem because they're not confident in themselves.

Usage:

  1. Time Magazine
  2. BBC News

Paragraph:

Neil Armstrong was a very diffident guy according to BBC News.  He didn't want to talk about being the first man on the moon when reporters asked how it felt.  He was a modest guy that kept his composure throughout all of his interviews.  

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