The stained man took off his cap and replied diffidently.
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Diffidently
//ˈdɪf.ɪ.dənt.li//
Synonyms for "diffidently" (8 found)
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Adverb(2 words)
Related words (4)
Adverb(2 words)
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3 entriesTranslations
14 translations across 5 languages.
Finnish
1 entries- epävarmasti adv (in a diffident manner; without confidence in oneself)
French
4 entries- en hésitant adv (in a diffident manner; without confidence in oneself)
- humblement adv (in a diffident manner; without confidence in oneself)
- modestement adv (in a diffident manner; without confidence in oneself)
- timidement adv (in a diffident manner; without confidence in oneself)
German
2 entries- schüchtern adv (in a diffident manner; without confidence in oneself)
- zaghaft adv (in a diffident manner; without confidence in oneself)
Russian
4 entries- засте́нчиво adv (in a diffident manner; without confidence in oneself)
- недоверчиво adv (in a diffident manner; without confidence in oneself)
- неуверенно adv (in a diffident manner; without confidence in oneself)
- ро́бко adv (in a diffident manner; without confidence in oneself)
Spanish
2 entries- con humildad adv (in a diffident manner; without confidence in oneself)
- con timidez adv (in a diffident manner; without confidence in oneself)
Sample sentences
4 total sentences available.
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.
Source: wiktionary
The same evening John Rossitter wrote to the Bishop of Nawaub, and very humbly and diffidently offered himself, his young life, his health and his strength, his talents and energies, his younger son's portion, all that God had given him, for his Master's use;
Source: wiktionary
"May I see you sometimes?" he asked diffidently.
Source: wiktionary
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