diffident
The origin and history of diffident.
Etymology
Comes from Latin diffīdentem, the present participle of diffīdere ("to mistrust"). A doublet of defiant.
The origin and history of diffident.
Comes from Latin diffīdentem, the present participle of diffīdere ("to mistrust"). A doublet of defiant.
by FreeDict.com
Learn new English words for daily use — each one with meaning, pronunciation and an example. Free, no signup.
Start learning