Diffident
Diffident adjective - Not comfortable around people.
Solicitous and diffident are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Solicitous" instead an adjective "Diffident".
Nearby Words: diffidence, diffidently
Solicitous
Solicitous adjective - Given to or made with heedful anticipation of the needs and happiness of others.
Diffident and solicitous are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Diffident" instead an adjective "Solicitous".
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