Meaning & use
Diffidently
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In a shy, hesitant, or lacking-confidence manner.
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She diffidently raised her hand, unsure if her answer was correct.
He diffidently offered his opinion, half-expecting to be dismissed.
A note on using this word
Comes from the Latin diffidere, "to distrust," originally implying a lack of trust in oneself rather than simple shyness.
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