Diffident
Diffident adjective - Not comfortable around people.
Taciturn and diffident are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Taciturn" instead an adjective "Diffident".
Nearby Words: diffidence, diffidently
Taciturn
Taciturn adjective - Tending not to speak frequently (as by habit or inclination).
Usage example: a taciturn man, he almost never initiates a conversation
Diffident and taciturn are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Diffident" instead an adjective "Taciturn".
Nearby Word: taciturnity
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