diffidently

• Adverbe 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.

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.

   avec timidité

   • 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.

   Synonymesbashfullyhesitantlymeeklyself-consciouslysheepishlyshylytentativelytimidlyuncertainly

   Antonymesassertivelyassuredlyboldlyconfidently

2. Hesitantly or uncertainlyC1formal

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

   avec hésitation

   • 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.

   Synonymesapprehensivelybashfullyhesitantlymeeklyshylytentativelytimidlyuncertainly

   Antonymesassertivelyassuredlyboldlyconfidentlyfearlessly