Diffidence and Hardiness

Opposite meaning words

Diffidence noun - Lack of self-confidence.

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Hardiness is an antonym for diffidence.

Nearby Words: diffident, diffidently

Hardiness noun - The property of being strong and healthy in constitution.

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Diffidence is an antonym for hardiness in boldness topic.

Nearby Words: hardy, hardihood, hardily

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