DIFFIDENT, adjective 1. Distrustful; wanting confidence; doubting of anothers power, disposition, sincerity or intention. Be not diffident of wisdom. Be diffident in dealing with strangers. 2. Distrustful of ones self; not confident; doubtful of ones own power or competency. Distress makes the humble heart diffident 3. Reserved; modest; timid; as a diffident youth.
Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary ↗ · public-domain · returned verbatim, no AI