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diffident
/ˈdɪfɪdənt/
adjective
nieśmiały
Also
małomówny
Definition
Lacking self-confidence; shy and hesitant.
Examples
He was diffident about expressing his opinions.
Był nieśmiały w wyrażaniu swoich opinii.
Her diffident manner made it hard for her to make new friends.
Jej nieśmiałe zachowanie utrudniało jej nawiązywanie nowych znajomości.
Collocations
diffident mannerdiffident smilefeel diffident
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