diffidence Synonyms

apprehension self-distrust suspicion timidity self-doubt humility hesitation fear bashfulness doubt distrust unpretentiousness suspiciousness uncertainty lack of confidence unassertiveness shyness lack of pride submissiveness unsureness self-effacement inferiority complex mousiness sheepishness unobtrusiveness tentativeness timidness timorousness self-consciousness self-abnegation inhibition indecision humbleness hesitancy fearfulness doubtfulness demureness coyness constraint insecurity lowliness self-abasement reticence restraint reserve reluctance prudery modesty mistrust meekness