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Hesitant to assert oneself; timid
- diffident hesitant to assert oneself; timid Not to be confused with: different – dissimilar; unlike; separate and distinct
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1. lacking confidence in one's own ability, worth, or fitness; timid; shy. 2. hesitant or tentative in manner; reserved. 3. Archaic. distrustful. [1425–75; late Middle English < Latin diffīdent-, s. of diffīdēns, present participle of diffīdere to lack confidence = dif- dif - + fīdere to trust (see faith )] dif′fi•dence, n. dif′fi•dent•ly, adv.
Definition of diffident adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
diffident meaning: shy and without any confidence: . Learn more.
What does the word diffident mean? There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the word diffident . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
2 days ago · diffident (comparative more diffident, superlative most diffident) Lacking confidence in others; distrustful. Lacking self-confidence; timid; modest Synonyms: timid, modest
DIFFIDENT definition: shy and without any confidence: . Learn more.
Definitions of 'diffident' Someone who is diffident is rather shy and does not enjoy talking about themselves or being noticed by other people. [...] More. Pronunciations of 'diffident' American English: dɪfɪdəntBritish English: dɪfɪdənt. More. Synonyms of 'diffident' • shy, reserved, withdrawn, reluctant [...] More.
