diffidently
diffidently — 副詞
1. in a hesitant, self-doubting way that shows someone feels unsure of their own ab
怯怯地
因缺乏自信而顯得拘謹
in a hesitant, self-doubting way that shows someone feels unsure of their own ability or uncomfortable drawing attention to themselves
After three classmates spoke, Ada diffidently raised her hand.
前面三位同學都發言後，Ada 才怯怯地舉起手。
diffidently + raised her hand after others spoke
At the science fair, Christopher diffidently introduced his design to the judges.
在科展上，Christopher 怯怯地向評審介紹自己的設計。
diffidently + introduced in a public presentation
The new waiter diffidently asked whether the family needed more tea.
那位新來的服務生怯怯地問那家人還要不要再加茶。
When the prizewinner's name was called, Lakshmi stepped onto the stage diffidently.
唸到得獎者名字時，Lakshmi 怯怯地走上舞臺。
Feng diffidently thanked the coach and looked at the floor.
Feng 怯怯地向教練道謝，眼睛一直看著地板。
- shyly
the broad everyday word, often for social nervousness
- hesitantly
focuses on pause or uncertainty, not always personal self-doubt
- timidly
suggests a weaker or less brave manner more generally
- self-consciously
stresses feeling awkward because you know others are watching
- confidently
in a sure and assured way
- boldly
with readiness to act or speak without holding back
文法句型
diffidently + verb
verb + diffidently
用法筆記
Often used with verbs of speaking, asking, thanking, or moving forward in public situations. It points to visible self-doubt rather than simple quietness, especially when someone feels noticed or judged.