Liberal Dictionary English Dictionary
adjective
- lacking confidence in one’s own ability, worth, or fitness; timid; shy.
- restrained or reserved in manner, conduct, etc.
- Archaic. distrustful.
adjective
- lacking self-confidence; timid; shy
mid-15c., from Latin diffidentem (nominative diffidens), present participle of diffidere (see diffidence). Related: Diffidently.