Where does “diffident” come from?
Diffident comes from Latin diffidentem, the accusative of diffidere (to distrust), formed from dis- (apart) and fidere (to trust), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European bʰeydʰ- (to trust or persuade).
diffident (English): Lacking confidence in others; distrustful;...
Definitions
- Lacking confidence in others; distrustful;...
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