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Diffident

Yes, diffident is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 17 points in Scrabble.

What does diffident mean?

adjective

  1. showing modest reserve she was diffident when offering a comment on the professor's lecture
  2. lacking self-confidence stood in the doorway diffident and abashed

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for diffident

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants3 / 6
Scrabble points17
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of diffident

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters DIFFIDENT.

Words you can make from diffident

Unscramble DIFFIDENT for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is diffident a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Diffident is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is diffident worth in Scrabble?

Diffident is worth 17 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does diffident mean?

Diffident means: showing modest reserve.