diffidence

ˈdɪfɪdəns
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Translation of diffidence into Hebrew

Noun

psychology

lack of self-confidence or shyness
בַּיְשָׁנוּת חֲסַר בִּטָּחוֹן עַצְמִי
  • Her diffidence made it hard for her to speak up.ביישנותה הקשתה עליה להביע את דעתה.
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Synonyms and analogies of diffidence in English

Examples of diffidence in a sentence

  • Diffidence prevented him from joining the debate.

Translations of "diffidence" in Context ordered by category and frequency

חֹסֶר הַבִּטָּחוֹן - khosser habitakhon

His diffidence in social situations often leads to awkward silences.

חוסר הבטחון שלו במצבים חברתיים מוביל לעתים קרובות לשתיקות מביכות.

חֹסֶר בִּטָּחוֹן - khosser bitakhon

She struggles with diffidence but refuses to let it dictate her actions.

היא מתמודדת עם חוסר בטחון אך מסרבת לתת לזה לנהל את מעשיה.

בַּיְישָׁנוּת - baishanut

All afternoon he had been talking to her, eagerly, but with an anxious diffidence, as if there still remained in him an innocent wonder that she should be delighted to be with him.

כל אחר הצהריים הוא דיבר אליה, בלהיטות אך עם ביישנות מסוימת, כאילו שעוד נשארה בו פליאה על כך שהיא שמחה להיות איתו.

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diffidence: Examples and translations in context

The quiet boy's diffidence masks his incredible talent and intelligence.

חוסר הבטחון של הילד השקט מסתיר את הכישרון והאינטליגנציה המדהימים שלו.

His diffidence is a barrier to forming meaningful connections with others.

חוסר הבטחון שלו הוא מחסום ליצירת קשרים משמעותיים עם אחרים.

His diffidence stopped him from seizing the leadership role he deserved.

חוסר הבטחון שלו עצר אותו מלתפוס את תפקיד המנהיגות שמגיע לו.

His diffidence is a result of past experiences that undermined his confidence.

חוסר הבטחון שלו הוא תוצאה של חוויות עבר שפגעו בבטחונו העצמי.

The candidate's diffidence during interviews cost him several job opportunities.

חוסר הבטחון של המועמד בריאיונות עלה לו באובדן מספר הזדמנויות עבודה.

The teacher encouraged the student to overcome his diffidence and participate in class discussions.

המורה עודדה את התלמיד להתגבר על חוסר הבטחון ולשתף בדיונים בכיתה.

She overcame her diffidence and asked for help when she needed it.

היא התגברה על חוסר הבטחון וביקשה עזרה כשנזקקה לה.

His diffidence makes it hard for him to speak up in meetings.

חוסר הבטחון שלו מקשה עליו לדבר בישיבות.

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