diffident

ˈdɪfɪdənt
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Translation of diffident from English into Spanish

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Adjective

shy modest

not confident, shy, or modestly reserved around others
  • She was too diffident to speak in class.Ella era demasiado tímida para hablar en clase.
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Synonyms and analogies of diffident in English

adj.bashfulself-effacingtimidMore synonyms

Examples of diffident in a sentence

  • His diffident smile hid sharp intelligence.

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

Adjective / Participle
tímidoadj.

Many consider him diffident, unaware of the confidence he shows in familiar settings.

Muchos lo consideran tímido, sin saber la confianza que muestra en entornos familiares.

As a new student, he appeared diffident, hesitant to engage with classmates.

Como estudiante nuevo, parecía tímido, dudando en interactuar con sus compañeros de clase.

inseguroadj.

With this business of the trial, he's become too diffident.

Con todo este asunto del juicio, se ha vuelto muy inseguro.

Despite his talent, he remained diffident during public speaking events.

A pesar de su talento, permaneció inseguro durante los eventos de oratoria.

reservadopp.

During the meeting, his diffident silence spoke volumes about his disagreement.

Durante la reunión, su silencio reservado hablaba mucho sobre su desacuerdo.

The diffident child hardly spoke, preferring to listen to the lively group.

El niño reservado apenas hablaba, prefiriendo escuchar al grupo animado.

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diffident: Examples and translations in context

Her diffident laugh during the compliment made everyone appreciate her humility.

Su risa tímida durante el cumplido hizo que todos apreciaran su humildad.

She lifted a diffident shoulder, poured water into the coffeemaker.

Con un tímido encogimiento de hombros, vertió el agua en la cafetera.

The child's diffident request for help showcased his struggle with new tasks.

La solicitud tímida del niño de ayuda mostró su lucha con nuevas tareas.

Her diffident smile revealed her uncertainty during the public speaking event.

Su sonrisa tímida reveló su incertidumbre durante el evento de oratoria.

In discussions, her diffident nature held her back from sharing valuable insights.

En las discusiones, su naturaleza tímida le impidió compartir conocimientos valiosos.

As a diffident person, he often avoided social interactions.

Como persona tímida, a menudo evitaba las interacciones sociales.

She felt diffident while introducing herself to the seasoned professionals in the room.

Se sentía tímida mientras se presentaba ante los profesionales experimentados de la sala.

The diffident child shyly approached the swings, unsure if she could play.

La niña tímida se acercó con cautela a los columpios, sin saber si podía jugar.

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