Diffident and Prudish

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Diffident adjective - Not comfortable around people.

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

Nearby Words: diffidence, diffidently

Prudish adjective - Given to or marked by very conservative standards regarding personal behavior or morals.

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Diffident and prudish are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Diffident" instead an adjective "Prudish".

Nearby Words: prudery, prude, prudishly

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