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diffidence in Tagalog

himan

/ˈdɪfɪdəns/

diffidence in Tagalog: himan, kahimanan. In English, diffidence means the state of being diffident, timid or shy; reticence or self-effacement.

Tagalog words for diffidence

the state of being diffident, timid or shy; reticence or self-effacement
himan, kahimanan

English meaning of diffidence

  1. noun The state of being diffident, timid or shy; reticence or self-effacement.
  2. noun Mistrust, distrust, lack of confidence in someone or something.

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Questions about diffidence in Tagalog

What is the meaning of diffidence in Tagalog?
Diffidence in Tagalog is himan, kahimanan.
Ano ang diffidence sa Tagalog?
Diffidence: himan, kahimanan.
What does diffidence mean in English?
Diffidence means the state of being diffident, timid or shy; reticence or self-effacement.

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