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Definition of: diffident
(dif′ə·dənt) adjective
1. Affected or possessed with self–distrust; timid; shy; modest.
2. Obs. Distrustful of others; doubtful. [<L diffidens, -entis, ppr. of diffidere <dis- away + fidere trust <fides faith]
—dif′fi·dent·ly adverb
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