Associations to the word «Diffidence»

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

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