Diffidence and Spinelessness

Diffidence

Diffidence noun - Lack of self-confidence.

Spinelessness and diffidence are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Spinelessness" instead a noun "Diffidence".

Nearby Words: diffident, diffidently

Spinelessness

Spinelessness noun - A shameful lack of courage in the face of danger.
Usage example: charged the midshipman with sickening spinelessness under fire

Diffidence and spinelessness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Diffidence" instead a noun "Spinelessness".
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