Diffident and Sociable

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Diffident adjective - Not comfortable around people.

Usage example: for someone who makes a living performing for other people, the actress is remarkably diffident in real life

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Sociable is an antonym for diffident.

Nearby Words: diffidence, diffidently

Sociable adjective - Likely to seek or enjoy the company of others.

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Diffident is an antonym for sociable.

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