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   Diffident , a. [L. diffidens, -entis, p. pr. of diffidere; dif- = dis + fidere to trust; akin to fides faith. See Faith, and cf. Defy.]
   Wanting confidence in others; distrustful. [Archaic]
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   You were always extremely diffident of their success.
   Melmoth.
   
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   Wanting confidence in one's self; distrustful of one's own powers; not self-reliant; timid; modest; bashful; characterized by modest reserve.
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   The diffident maidens,
   Folding their hands in prayer.
   Longfellow.
   Syn. -- Distrustful; suspicious; hesitating; doubtful; modest; bashful; lowly; reserved.
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