Diffidently

//ˈdɪf.ɪ.dənt.li// adv

adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a diffident manner; without confidence in oneself.

    "The author too keenly feels that he has no further claims than these, and he therefore most diffidently asks for his work the indulgence of his readers."

Adverb
  1. 1
    in a diffident manner wordnet

Synonyms

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bashfullybashfullyhesitantlyhumblysheepishlyshyly

Example

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"The stained man took off his cap and replied diffidently."

Etymology

From diffident + -ly.

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