Diffident and Shaky

Diffident

Diffident adjective - Not comfortable around people.

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

Nearby Words: diffidence, diffidently

Shaky

Shaky adjective - Marked by or given to small uncontrollable bodily movements.

Diffident and shaky are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Diffident" instead an adjective "Shaky".

Nearby Words: shake, shaking, shaken, shakily
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