Diffident
Diffident adjective - Not comfortable around people.
Obsequious and diffident are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Obsequious" instead an adjective "Diffident".
Nearby Words: diffidence, diffidently
Obsequious
Obsequious adjective - Attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery.
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Diffident and obsequious are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Diffident" instead an adjective "Obsequious".
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