Tom is such a diffident man. He seems to have quite low self-esteem.
Source: tatoeba (4084613)
Diffident
/ˈdɪfɪdənt/
Synonyms for "diffident" (74 found)
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Adjective(5 words)
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6 total sentences available.
Being of a diffident nature, he preferred private practice to appearing in the lecture hall.
Source: tatoeba (10781045)
Speak out, don't be diffident.
Source: tatoeba (11147877)
Having therefore—but hold, as we are diffident of our own abilities, let us here invite a superior power to our assistance.
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