diffidently

• Adverb, das bedeutet „schüchtern oder zögerlich, mit mangelndem Selbstvertrauen“. Es beschreibt Handlungen, die mit Unsicherheit oder fehlender Durchsetzungskraft ausgeführt werden, oft aus Bescheidenheit oder Angst vor Kritik.

An adverb meaning "in a shy or hesitant manner, lacking self-confidence." It describes actions performed with uncertainty or a lack of assertiveness, often due to modesty or fear of criticism.

1. Lack of confidenceC1formal

   In a manner that shows a lack of self-confidence or shyness.

   Unsicher

   • She diffidently approached the podium to give her speech.
   • He diffidently asked if he could join the conversation.
   • The student diffidently raised his hand to answer the question.

   Synonymebashfullyhesitantlymeeklyself-consciouslysheepishlyshylytentativelytimidlyuncertainly

   Antonymeassertivelyassuredlyboldlyconfidently

2. Hesitantly or uncertainlyC1formal

   In a way that shows hesitation or uncertainty about one's actions or opinions.

   Zögernd

   • He diffidently offered his opinion on the matter.
   • She diffidently suggested a different approach to the problem.
   • They diffidently accepted the invitation, unsure of what to expect.

   Synonymeapprehensivelybashfullyhesitantlymeeklyshylytentativelytimidlyuncertainly

   Antonymeassertivelyassuredlyboldlyconfidentlyfearlessly