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argwanend — meaning in English

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English meaning

diffident adj Reluctant to trust other people.
leery adj Cautious or suspicious about something, unwilling to fully trust it.

Senses

argwanend is used for these senses in English:

diffident (archaic) Lacking confidence in others; distrustful.
leery Cautious, suspicious, wary, hesitant, or nervous about something; having reservations or concerns.

diffident — full definition

adj Reluctant to trust other people.
adj Shy and unsure of oneself.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Dutch words

onzeker wantrouwig argwaanend wantrouwend