Sentence examples for his diffidence from inspiring English sources

But his diffidence hides a truculent pride.

His diffidence could be dangerous.

His diffidence can seem willful, almost passive-aggressive.

It now appears, however, that there were other reasons for his diffidence.

She talks about his diffidence about writing (not least with this book).

But his diffidence was at the heart of an unusually hesitant defence.

His natural diffidence and his verbal dyslexia make his new willingness to step up to the podium all the more impressive.

Eusebius also tells us that his sexual diffidence or his ascetic temper induced Origen to make himself literally a eunuch for the kingdom of heaven (6.8.2); the act is not unparalleled (Markschies 2007: 15 34), but Epiphanius was unable to verify the story (Panarion 64.2).

He is also totally oblivious to his leading-man good looks, and his humility makes his awkward diffidence all the more touching; it's as if someone mounted a camera inside a tortoise's shell so we could see its marrow-deep doubts.

But his apparent diffidence in public led to his father becoming king after all.

He exuded calm and self-belief in winning his fourth Queen's title on Sunday – and, given his natural diffidence, that encourages the growing perception that he will be standing opposite the defending champion, Novak Djokovic, on the final Sunday at the All England Club.