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diffidently

 

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Adverbial diffidently has 1 sense
  1. diffidently - in a diffident manner; "`Oh, well,' he shrugged diffidently, `I like the work.'"
    Derived from adjective
    diffident2

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Diffidently

Description:

Diffidently is an adverb that describes an individual's demeanor or behavior as being hesitant, lacking in confidence, or showing reticence.

Sample sentences:

  1. She diffidently approached the stage, unsure if she was ready to perform.
  2. The job applicant diffidently answered the interview questions, fearing they might reveal his lack of experience.
  3. Leila diffidently asked her boss for a raise, worried that it might affect their working relationship.

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