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Noun
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Between the sticks - Bayern seem reluctant to retire Neuer but this diffidence is helping no one.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
The Athletic,
7 Jan. 2025 -
At its best, the uncomfortably intimate aesthetic of the films combined with the general diffidence at their heart attempted to epitomize a generational temperament and linguistic sensibility.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
14 Aug. 2024
Noun
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Currently, gig workers often face economic insecurity, working 60 to 70 hours a week to make ends meet.—
Kody Boye,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Looking radiant on the stage, the actress eschewed a list of thank-yous to eloquently address the movie’s message about female insecurities.—
Mara Reinstein,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Running a startup means facing uncertainty, setbacks and the occasional moment of self-doubt.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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This can manifest in adulthood as self-doubt, difficulty accepting love, or constant comparison to others.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Self-distrust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-distrust. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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