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Difidence

Part of speech: noun

Definition:

A lack of self-confidence, shyness, or reluctance to assert oneself.

Senses:

1. General: A feeling of insecurity or unease when dealing with social situations.

2. Legal: A refusal or hesitancy to provide evidence or testimony.

Usages:

1. Popular:

- She was filled with difidence before giving her presentation in front of a large audience.

- His difidence prevented him from speaking up and expressing his opinions during the meeting.

- Sophie's difidence makes it difficult for her to make new friends.

2. Local:

- In our community, difidence is often seen as a sign of respect towards elders.

- The culture of traditional dances has helped young individuals overcome their difidence.

- Difidence can sometimes hinder our community's progress and innovation.

Sample Sentences:

1. Despite his difidence, John managed to deliver an excellent performance on stage.

2. The witness's difidence to testify weakened the prosecution's case.

3. Mary's difidence held her back from pursuing her dreams of becoming a public speaker.

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