diffident vs shy
shy vs diffidentdiffident is not a noun while shy is a noun.
diffident and shy both are adjectives.
diffident is not a verb while shy is a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| diffident | No | Yes | No | No |
| shy | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
As adjectives,
diffident and shy
are synonyms defined as:
- diffident and shy: lacking self-confidence
| diffident (noun) | shy (noun) |
|---|---|
| a quick throw |
| diffident (adjective) | shy (adjective) |
|---|---|
| lacking self-confidence | lacking self-confidence |
| showing modest reserve | short |
| wary and distrustful; disposed to avoid persons or things |
| diffident (verb) | shy (verb) |
|---|---|
| throw quickly | |
| start suddenly, as from fright |
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