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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.

ruНаречие, означающее «застенчиво или нерешительно, с недостатком уверенности в себе». Описывает действия, выполняемые с неуверенностью или отсутствием напористости, часто из-за скромности или страха критики.esAdverbio que significa «con timidez o falta de confianza en uno mismo». Describe acciones realizadas con inseguridad o sin asertividad, a menudo por modestia o miedo a la crítica.frAdverbe signifiant « avec timidité ou hésitation, par manque d'assurance en soi ». Décrit des actions effectuées avec incertitude ou sans fermeté, souvent par modestie ou par crainte de la critique.deAdverb, 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.ptAdvérbio que significa "de maneira tímida ou hesitante, com falta de autoconfiança". Descreve ações feitas com insegurança ou sem assertividade, geralmente por modéstia ou medo de crítica.zh副词，意为胆怯地、缺乏自信地或犹豫不决地行事，常因害羞或怕被批评而显得不果断。arظرف يعني «بخجل أو بتردد، مع نقص في الثقة بالنفس». يصف الأفعال التي تُؤدى بعدم يقين أو انعدام الحزم، غالبًا بسبب الحياء أو الخوف من النقد.

1. Lack of confidence C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruНеуверенноescon timidez o falta de confianzafravec timiditédeUnsicherptTimidamentezh缺乏自信地arبغير ثقة

   Synonyms: bashfullyhesitantlymeeklyself-consciouslysheepishlyshylytentativelytimidlyuncertainly

   Antonyms: assertivelyassuredlyboldlyconfidently

2. Hesitantly or uncertainly C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruНеуверенноescon timidez o vacilaciónfravec hésitationdeZögerndptCom hesitaçãozh犹豫地arبتردد

   Synonyms: apprehensivelybashfullyhesitantlymeeklyshylytentativelytimidlyuncertainly

   Antonyms: assertivelyassuredlyboldlyconfidentlyfearlessly

• more diffidently comparative form
• most diffidently superlative form