Associations to the word «Diffidence»
Noun
Adjective
Wiktionary
DIFFIDENCE, noun. The state of being diffident, timid or shy; reticence or self-effacement.
DIFFIDENCE, noun. (obsolete) Mistrust, distrust, lack of confidence in someone or something.
Dictionary definition
DIFFIDENCE, noun. Lack of self-confidence.
Wise words
The chief difference between words and deeds is that words
are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds
can be done only for God.