| 释义 |
dif·fi·dent
\ˈdifədənt also -dənt or -ˌdent\ adjective
Etymology: Latin diffident-, diffidens, present participle of diffidere to mistrust, from dif- (from dis-) + fidere to trust — more at bide
1. archaic : lacking trust : doubtful, distrustful
2. : lacking confidence in oneself : distrustful of one's own powers : timid
3. : characterized by modest reserve
< one should feel diffident … when offering to comment on any Hindu myth — Heinrich Zimmer >
Synonyms: see shy |