Diffidence and Nerviness

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Diffidence noun - Lack of self-confidence.

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Nerviness is an antonym for diffidence.

Nearby Words: diffident, diffidently

Nerviness noun - Shameless boldness.

Usage example: didn't appreciate her nerviness in asking my boyfriend on a date

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Diffidence is an antonym for nerviness.

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