Definition for
diffidence
noun – Distrust; want of confidence in regard to anything; doubt of the ability or disposition of others.
noun – More especially, distrust of one's self; want of confidence in one's own ability, worth, or fitness; retiring disposition; modest reserve; shyness.
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Synonyms Modesty, Shyness, etc. (see
noun – The state of being diffident; distrust; want of confidence; doubt of the power, ability, or disposition of others.
noun – Distrust of one's self or one's own powers; lack of self-reliance; modesty; modest reserve; bashfulness.
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The state of being
noun – Mistrust, distrust, lack of confidence in someone or something.
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