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| dif·fi·dent [ díffid'nt ] |
adjective |
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1. lacking self-confidence: lacking self-confidence and rather shy
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2. reserved or restrained: reserved or restrained in behavior
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| [15th century. < Latin diffident-, present participle of diffidere "to distrust" < fidere "to trust"] |
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  dif·fi·dence noun |
| dif·fi·dent·ly adverb |
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