Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

diffidently

/ˈdɪf.ɪ.dənt.li/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.30 in modern English

Syllables: dif-fi-dent-ly
IPA: /ˈdɪf.ɪ.dənt.li/

22

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

4

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

adv

In a diffident manner; without confidence in oneself.

Example Sentences

"The author too keenly feels that he has no further claims than these, and he therefore most diffidently asks for his work the indulgence of his readers."
"The same evening John Rossitter wrote to the Bishop of Nawaub, and very humbly and diffidently offered himself, his young life, his health and his strength, his talents and energies, his younger son's portion, all that God had given him, for his Master's use;"
""May I see you sometimes?" he asked diffidently."

Etymology

Etymology tree English diffident Middle English -ly English -ly English diffidently From diffident + -ly.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈdɪf.ɪ.dənt.li/
British English: /ˈdɪf.ɪ.dənt.li/

Inflected Forms

more diffidently (comparative) most diffidently (superlative)

Frequently Paired Words

diffidence diffident

Synonyms

bashfully hesitantly humbly shyly uncertainly

Questions

How do you pronounce diffidently?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈdɪf.ɪ.dənt.li/.
What does diffidently mean?: In a diffident manner; without confidence in oneself.
Where does diffidently come from?: Etymology tree English diffident Middle English -ly English -ly English diffidently From diffident + -ly.

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