adj
diffident
Diffident (adj) means lacking confidence in others; distrustful.
adj
1
Lacking confidence in others; distrustful.
2
Lacking self-confidence; timid; modest
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Etymology
From Latin diffīdentem, present participle of diffīdere (“to mistrust”). Doublet of defiant.
Rhymes for diffident
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What is the meaning of diffident?
"diffident" (adj) means lacking confidence in others; distrustful.
What are the different meanings of diffident?
"diffident" has 2 main meanings: 1. Lacking confidence in others; distrustful; 2. Lacking self-confidence; timid; modest.