Audacity and Diffidence

Audacity

Audacity noun - Shameless boldness.
Usage example: I can't believe she had the audacity to tell me to shut up!

Diffidence is an antonym for audacity.

Nearby Words: audacious, audaciousness

Diffidence

Diffidence noun - Lack of self-confidence.

Audacity is an antonym for diffidence.

Nearby Words: diffident, diffidently
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