Diffidence -- Gretchen

Noun

1.

diffidence - lack of self-confidence self-distrust, self-doubt timidity, timidness, timorousness - fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions hesitance, hesitancy - a feeling of diffidence and indecision about doing something unassertiveness - diffidence about self promotion confidence - a feeling of trust (in someone or something); "I have confidence in our team"; "confidence is always borrowed, never owned"

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Though Gretchen is the youngest in our family, she is no diffident child, especially when she dances.