Diffide(v. i.) To be distrustful.
Diffidence(n.) The state of being diffident; distrust; want of confidence; doubt of the power, ability, or disposition of others.
Diffidence(n.) Distrust of one's self or one's own powers; lack of self-reliance; modesty; modest reserve; bashfulness.
Diffidency(n.) See Diffidence.
Diffident(a.) Wanting confidence in others; distrustful.
Diffident(a.) Wanting confidence in one's self; distrustful of one's own powers; not self-reliant; timid; modest; bashful; characterized by modest reserve.
Diffidently(adv.) In a diffident manner.
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