Diffident
[DIF-fuh-dnt]
You can remember the meaning of the root fid (meaning “trust”) from words like fidelity (“trustworthiness”) and confidence (“trust in something”).
“Although she had learned the piano concerto by heart, the diffident creature did not feel comfortable playing the piece in front of an audience.”
What is the best definition of diffident?
Having a disregard for authority
Not agreeable to sharing
Being averse to performing
Shy and hesitant to assert oneself
You can remember the meaning of the root fid (meaning “trust”) from words like fidelity (“trustworthiness”) and confidence (“trust in something”).
“Although she had learned the piano concerto by heart, the diffident creature did not feel comfortable playing the piece in front of an audience.”
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