Diffident and Panicky

Diffident

Diffident adjective - Not comfortable around people.

Panicky and diffident are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Panicky" instead an adjective "Diffident".

Nearby Words: diffidence, diffidently

Panicky

Panicky adjective - Thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation.

Diffident and panicky are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Diffident" instead an adjective "Panicky".

Nearby Words: panic, panicked, panicking
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