Diffident and Uptight

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

Nearby Words: diffidence, diffidently

Uptight adjective - Feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty.

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Diffident and uptight are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Diffident" instead an adjective "Uptight".

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