Definitions for: Diffident

[adj] lacking self-confidence; "stood in the doorway diffident and abashed"; "problems that call for bold not timid responses"; "a very unsure young man"
[adj] showing modest reserve; "she was diffident when offering a comment on the professor's lecture"

Webster (1913) Definition: Dif"fi*dent, a. [L. diffidens, -entis, p. pr. of
diffidere; dif- = dis + fidere to trust; akin to fides faith.
See Faith, and cf. Defy.]
1. Wanting confidence in others; distrustful. [Archaic]

You were always extremely diffident of their
success. --Melmoth.

2. Wanting confidence in one's self; distrustful of one's own
powers; not self-reliant; timid; modest; bashful;
characterized by modest reserve.

The diffident maidens, Folding their hands in
prayer. --Longfellow.

Syn: Distrustful; suspicious; hesitating; doubtful; modest;
bashful; lowly; reserved.

Synonyms: reserved, shy, timid, unconfident, unsure

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