Which of the following is an antonym of the word “Confident”?
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Which of the following is an antonym of the word “Confident”?
Answer: D. Deffident — Answer: diffident (spelled d-i-f-f-i-d-e-n-t) Meaning: lacking confidence; shy, reserved, or hesitant to assert oneself. Why this is the antonym: "confident"…
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Confidant
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Diffidant
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Deffidant
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Deffident
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Correct answer: D
Answer: diffident (spelled d-i-f-f-i-d-e-n-t)
Meaning: lacking confidence; shy, reserved, or hesitant to assert oneself.
Why this is the antonym: "confident" describes someone who has self-assurance; "diffident" describes someone who lacks self-assurance.
Why the other choices are wrong: "Confidant" is a noun meaning a trusted friend or adviser (not an adjective). The other choices are misspellings of the correct word.
Spelling tip: remember the form "dif-fid-ent" with double f (diffident) and the suffix "-dent".