Diffident and Spineless

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Diffident adjective - Not comfortable around people.

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

Nearby Words: diffidence, diffidently

Spineless adjective - Having or showing a shameful lack of courage.

Usage example: spineless seamen who trembled at the first roar of the cannon

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Diffident and spineless are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Diffident" instead an adjective "Spineless".

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