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diffidentOne entry found. Main Entry: dif·fi·dent Pronunciation: \-dənt, -ˌdent\ Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Latin diffident-, diffidens, present participle of diffidere to distrust, from dis- + fidere to trust — more at bide Date: 15th century 1 : hesitant in acting or speaking through lack of self-confidence synonyms see shy — dif·fi·dent·ly adverb
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