Associations to the word «Diffident»

Wiktionary

DIFFIDENT, adjective. (archaic): Lacking confidence in others; distrustful.
DIFFIDENT, adjective. Lacking confidence in one's self; distrustful of one's own powers; not self-reliant; timid; modest; bashful; characterized by modest reserve.

Dictionary definition

DIFFIDENT, adjective. Showing modest reserve; "she was diffident when offering a comment on the professor's lecture".
DIFFIDENT, adjective. Lacking self-confidence; "stood in the doorway diffident and abashed"; "problems that call for bold not timid responses"; "a very unsure young man".

Wise words

Watch your thoughts, they become your words. Watch your words, they become your actions. Watch your actions, they become your habits. Watch your habits, they become your character. Watch your character, it becomes your destiny.
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