Diffidence
Diffidence noun - Lack of self-confidence.
Propriety and diffidence are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Propriety" instead a noun "Diffidence".
Nearby Words: diffident, diffidently
Propriety
Propriety noun - Socially acceptable behavior.
Diffidence and propriety are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Diffidence" instead a noun "Propriety".
Nearby Words: proprietor, proprietary
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