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Pronunciation / Transliteration: ʃyçtɐn
"Er sprach schüchtern während des Treffens."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
In a manner that shows a lack of self-confidence or assertiveness.
"She spoke diffidently during the meeting, unsure of her ideas." - 2
With hesitation or reluctance due to a lack of confidence.
"He diffidently approached the group, fearing rejection."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'diffidently' derives from the Latin 'diffidens', which means 'lacking confidence'. It evolved through Middle French before entering English in the late 16th century, reflecting a sense of shyness or self-doubt.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Diffidently" is said worldwide
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avec hésitation
Transliteration: avɛk ezitɑsjɔ̃
"Elle a parlé avec hésitation pendant la réunion."
schüchtern
Transliteration: ʃyçtɐn
"Er sprach schüchtern während des Treffens."
timidamente
Transliteration: timidamente
"Ha parlato timidamente durante la riunione."
tímidamente
Transliteration: tímidamente
"Habló tímidamente durante la reunión."
timidamente
Transliteration: timidamente
"Ela falou timidamente durante a reunião."
संकोच में
Transliteration: sankoch mein
"उसने संकोच में बैठक के दौरान बात की।"
犹豫地
Transliteration: yóuyù de
"她在会议上犹豫地发言。"
소심하게
Transliteration: sosimhage
"그는 회의에서 소심하게 말했다."
内気に
Transliteration: uchiki ni
"彼女は会議で内気に話した。"
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