Look up: diffident

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   diffident
   [adj] - showing modest reserve 2. [adj] - lacking self-confidence
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   Diffident
   Dif'fi·dent adjective [ Latin diffidens , -entis , present participle of diffidere ; dif- = dis + fidere to trust; akin to fides faith. See Faith , and confer Defy .] 1. Wanting confidence in others; distrustful. [ Archaic] « You were always extremely diffident of their success.» Melmoth. 2. W ...
   Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/D/63
   
   
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   diffident
   shy adjective lacking self-confidence; `stood in the doorway diffident and abashed`; `problems that call for bold not timid responses`; `a very unsure young man`
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   diffident
   adjective showing modest reserve; `she was diffident when offering a comment on the professor`s lecture`
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   Diffident
   • (a.) Wanting confidence in one`s self; distrustful of one`s own powers; not self-reliant; timid; modest; bashful; characterized by modest reserve. • (a.) Wanting confidence in others; distrustful.
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   diffident
   diffident 1. Lacking self-confidence; distrustful of oneself. 2. Not confident in disposition; timid, shy, modest, bashful. Diffident means lacking in self-confidence. The literal meaning is 'not trusting'.
   Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/inf