Confidence and Diffidence

Opposite meaning words

Confidence noun - Great faith in oneself or one's abilities.

Usage example: a lifelong confidence that enabled her to achieve great things despite powerful obstacles

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Diffidence is an antonym for confidence.

Diffidence noun - Lack of self-confidence.

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Confidence is an antonym for diffidence in topics: shyness, hesitancy.

Nearby Words: diffident, diffidently

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