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diffident

dif·fi·dent [ díffid'nt ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. lacking self-confidence: lacking self-confidence and rather shy

2. reserved or restrained: reserved or restrained in behavior

[15th century. < Latin diffident-, present participle of diffidere "to distrust" < fidere "to trust"]

dif·fi·dence noun
dif·fi·dent·ly adverb
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