Diffident
Crossword Clue and Answers
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We most recently saw this clue in Evening Standard Easy Crossword.
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Publications
- Evening Standard Easy Crossword - Monday, 6 Dec 2021
- Evening Standard Easy Crossword - Friday, 12 Feb 2021
- Evening Standard Easy Crossword - Wednesday, 25 Nov 2020
Crossword Answers
3 letters
SHY
A quick throw; "he gave the ball a shy to the first baseman"
COY
Showing marked and often playful or irritating evasiveness or reluctance to make a definite or committing statement; "a politician coy about his intentions"
5 letters
TIMID
People who are fearful and cautious; "whitewater rafting is not for the timid"
6 letters
UNSURE
Lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance; "uncertain of his convictions"; "unsure of himself and his future"; "moving with uncertain (or unsure) steps"; "an uncertain smile"; "touched the ornaments with uncertain fingers"
MODEST
Limited in size or scope; "a small business"; "a newspaper with a modest circulation"; "small-scale plans"; "a pocket-size country"
7 letters
BASHFUL
Disposed to avoid notice; "they considered themselves a tough outfit and weren't bashful about letting anybody know it"; (`blate' is a Scottish term for bashful)
ALARMED
Experiencing a sudden sense of danger
FEARFUL
Timid by nature or revealing timidity; "timorous little mouse"; "in a timorous tone"; "cast fearful glances at the large dog"
DUBIOUS
Fraught with uncertainty or doubt; "they were doubtful that the cord would hold"; "it was doubtful whether she would be admitted"; "dubious about agreeing to go"
8 letters
RETIRING
Of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office; "a retiring member of the board"