diffidently

• Advérbio 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.

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.

   Timidamente

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbashfullyhesitantlymeeklyself-consciouslysheepishlyshylytentativelytimidlyuncertainly

   Antônimosassertivelyassuredlyboldlyconfidently

2. Hesitantly or uncertainlyC1formal

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

   Com hesitação

   • 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.

   Sinônimosapprehensivelybashfullyhesitantlymeeklyshylytentativelytimidlyuncertainly

   Antônimosassertivelyassuredlyboldlyconfidentlyfearlessly