diffidence

That diffidence waned as the laidback island he calls home slowly found its popularity among Western travellers.

One of the most frustrating aspects of the Cuomo campaign is the candidate’s diffidence about his time as governor.

And Singh's unassuming personality, which once made his every move seem like a revelation, was labelled as showing complacency, diffidence and even arrogance by some.

The scene says a lot with a little, hitting comic beats but ending deflatedly thanks to the art dealer’s ruthless reaction to this diffidence.

“It is probably this diffidence that has made it difficult to make progress on solutions.”