Diffident and Proper

Diffident

Diffident adjective - Not comfortable around people.

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

Nearby Words: diffidence, diffidently

Proper

Proper adjective - Following the established traditions of refined society and good taste.

Diffident and proper are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Diffident" instead an adjective "Proper".

Nearby Words: property, properly

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