Diffident and Prudent

Diffident

Diffident adjective - Not comfortable around people.

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

Nearby Words: diffidence, diffidently

Prudent

Prudent adjective - Having or showing good judgment and restraint especially in conduct or speech.

Diffident and prudent are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Diffident" instead an adjective "Prudent".

Nearby Words: prudence, prudently, prudential
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