I did not make a copy of the note which related to myself, because I should naturally have felt diffident in making any use of it.

To feel diffident was only natural.

Hardy stepped aside to let Hannah pass, then looked at Joni, feeling strangely diffident.

Christine in particular was worried, as she felt diffident in her baking abilities.

He felt a little diffident about verbalizing his plan.

That is one of the reasons why I don't feel diffident about what has happened.

Besides, Bob felt diffident about challenging an older man.

So fair, in fact, that I feel almost diffident about raising the next delicate point.' '

Tonight it feels diffident and constrained, as though he's nervous of causing offence.

He felt a little diffident about asking concerning her success.