noun
- Lack of self-confidence.
- synonyms: self-doubt, self-distrust
Diffidence and Boggle
WordNet 3.0 © 2006 by Princeton University
- (n.) Distrust of one's self or one's own powers; lack of self-reliance; modesty; modest reserve; bashfulness.
- (n.) The state of being diffident; distrust; want of confidence; doubt of the power, ability or disposition of others.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
verb
- Startle with amazement or fear.
- Hesitate when confronted with a problem, or when in doubt or fear.
- Overcome with amazement.
- usage: "This boggles the mind"
- synonyms: flabbergast, bowl over
WordNet 3.0 © 2006 by Princeton University
- (v.t.) To embarrass with difficulties; to make a bungle or botch of.
- (n.) To stop or hesitate as if suddenly frightened or in doubt or impeded by unforeseen difficulties; to take alarm; to exhibit hesitancy and indecision.
- (n.) To play fast and loose; to dissemble.
- (n.) To do anything awkwardly or unskillfully.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary