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diffidence


dif·fi·dence

noun \ˈdi-fə-dən(t)s, -fə-ˌden(t)s\

Definition of DIFFIDENCE

: the quality or state of being diffident

First Known Use of DIFFIDENCE

14th century

Rhymes with DIFFIDENCE

common sense, confidence, evidence, no-nonsense, present tense, recompense, zone defense

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