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Diffident

//ˈdɪfɪdənt// adj

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Lacking confidence in others; distrustful. archaic
  2. 2
    Lacking self-confidence; timid; modest

    "Having therefore—but hold, as we are diffident of our own abilities, let us here invite a superior power to our assistance."

Adjective
  1. 1
    lacking self-confidence wordnet
  2. 2
    showing modest reserve wordnet

Etymology

From Latin diffīdentem, present participle of diffīdere (“to mistrust”). Doublet of defiant.

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