Craven
Craven adjective - Having or showing a shameful lack of courage.
Usage example: a craven refusal to deliver the unwelcome news personally
Diffident
Diffident adjective - Not comfortable around people.
Craven and diffident are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Craven" instead an adjective "Diffident".
Nearby Words: diffidence, diffidently
Mutual synonyms
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Diffident and Craven. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/craven/diffident
Craven & Diffident. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/craven/diffident>.
Diffident or Craven. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/craven/diffident.
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