English Explanatory Dictionary

diffident

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Lacking confidence in others; distrustful.
  2. Lacking self-confidence; timid; modest

Pronunciation

/ˈdɪfɪdənt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vininn126-diffident.wav

Word forms

diffident more diffident most diffident

Etymology

From Latin diffīdentem, present participle of diffīdere (“to mistrust”). Doublet of defiant.

Synonyms

timid modest

Derived words

diffidently diffidentness undiffident
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