Associations to the word «Diffidence»
Noun
Adjective
Wiktionary
DIFFIDENCE, noun. The state of being diffident, timid or shy; reticence or self-effacement.
DIFFIDENCE, noun. (obsolete) Mistrust, distrust, lack of confidence in someone or something.
Dictionary definition
DIFFIDENCE, noun. Lack of self-confidence.
Wise words
One merit of poetry few persons will deny: it says more and
in fewer words than prose.