Courage and Diffidence

Opposite meaning words

Courage noun - Strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger.

Show all Definitions

Diffidence is an antonym for courage.

Nearby Words: courageous, courageously

Diffidence noun - Lack of self-confidence.

Show all Definitions

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

Nearby Words: diffident, diffidently

Cite this Source

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

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

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

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