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CONFIDENT Antonyms

There are 15 antonyms of the word confident. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For CONFIDENT

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diffident
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking self-confidence

adjective satellite

• showing modest reserve

insecure
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not firm or firmly fixed; likely to fail or give way

• lacking in security or safety

• lacking self-confidence or assurance

adjective satellite

• not safe from attack

apprehensive
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• quick to understand

• mentally upset over possible misfortune or danger etc

• in fear or dread of possible evil or harm

doubtful
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• open to doubt or suspicion

• fraught with uncertainty or doubt

• unsettled in mind or opinion

fearful
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted

adjective satellite

• experiencing or showing fear

• causing fear or dread or terror

• extremely distressing

• timid by nature or revealing timidity

hesitant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly

nervous
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or relating to the nervous system

adjective satellite

• easily agitated

• causing or fraught with or showing anxiety

• excited in anticipation

• unpredictably excitable (especially of horses)

reserved
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• set aside for the use of a particular person or party

• marked by self-restraint and reticence

self-conscious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• aware of yourself as an individual or of your own being and actions and thoughts

• excessively and uncomfortably conscious of your appearance or behavior

shy
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• lacking self-confidence

noun

• a quick throw

adjective satellite

• short

• wary and distrustful; disposed to avoid persons or things

verb

• start suddenly, as from fright

• throw quickly

timid
adjectiveadj
adjective

• showing fear and lack of confidence

• lacking self-confidence

noun

• people who are fearful and cautious

adjective satellite

• lacking conviction or boldness or courage

unassertive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• inclined to timidity or lack of self-confidence

uncertain
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

• not established beyond doubt; still undecided or unknown

• not established or confirmed

• not certain to occur; not inevitable

adjective satellite

• subject to change

• not consistent or dependable

• ambiguous (especially in the negative)

unsure
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking self-confidence

• lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

self-destructive
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• dangerous to yourself or your interests

Alternatives for DIFFIDENT

Alternatives for INSECURE

Alternatives for APPREHENSIVE

Alternatives for DOUBTFUL

Alternatives for FEARFUL

Alternatives for HESITANT

Alternatives for NERVOUS

Alternatives for RESERVED

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