Aggression and Diffidence

Opposite meaning words

Aggression noun - An inclination to fight or quarrel.

Show all Definitions

Diffidence is an antonym for aggression.

Diffidence noun - Lack of self-confidence.

Show all Definitions

Aggression is an antonym for diffidence.

Nearby Words: diffident, diffidently

Cite this Source

Diffidence and Aggression. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/aggression/diffidence

Aggression & Diffidence. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/aggression/diffidence>.

Diffidence or Aggression. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/aggression/diffidence.

Google Ngram Viewer shows how "aggression" and "diffidence" have occurred on timeline