Anxiety
Anxiety noun - An uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble.
Diffidence and anxiety are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Diffidence" instead a noun "Anxiety".
Nearby Word: anxious
Diffidence
Diffidence noun - Lack of self-confidence.
Anxiety and diffidence are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Anxiety" instead a noun "Diffidence".
Nearby Words: diffident, diffidently
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- fear and anxiety
- fear and diffidence
- misgiving and anxiety
- misgiving and diffidence
- apprehension and anxiety
- apprehension and diffidence
- uneasiness and anxiety
- uneasiness and diffidence
- suspicion and anxiety
- suspicion and diffidence
- nervousness and anxiety
- nervousness and diffidence
- insecurity and anxiety
- insecurity and diffidence
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