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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.
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.
1 day ago · diffident (comparative more diffident, superlative most diffident) Lacking confidence in others; distrustful. Lacking self-confidence; timid; modest Synonyms: timid, modest
share. Dictionary definition of diffident. Lacking self-confidence, often displaying shyness, hesitancy, and a reluctance to assert oneself or express one's opinions. "She was diffident about expressing her opinions in a group setting." Detailed meaning of diffident.
diffident meaning: 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 Synonyms of 'diffident' • shy, reserved, withdrawn, reluctant [...]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.
