What does diffidently mean?
Diffidently means In a diffident manner; without confidence in oneself..
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/ˈdɪf.ɪ.dənt.li/ · adverb
In a diffident manner; without confidence in oneself..
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.
Use diffidently when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Diffidently means In a diffident manner; without confidence in oneself..
Common synonyms include bashfully, hesitantly, humbly, shyly.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
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.
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