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1. • Latin diffidentem

     • diffident (adj.) mid-15c., "distrustful, wanting confidence in another's power," from Latin diffidentem (nominative diffidens), present participle of diffidere "to mistrust, lack confidence," from dis- "away" (see dis-) + fidere "to trust" (from PIE root *bheidh- "to trust, confide, persuade").
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   Where did the word diffident come from?

   • The earliest known use of the word diffident is in the Middle English period (1150—1500). OED's earliest evidence for diffident is from before 1460, in Knyghthode and Bataile. diffident is a borrowing from Latin. Etymons: Latin diffīdent-, diffīdēns, diffīdere.

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   Where does the word diffidence come from?

   • The noun diffidence comes from the Latin word diffidere, meaning "to mistrust" or "to lack confidence." Diffidence is often mistaken for snootiness because people don't understand that the diffident person is shy and lacking in confidence.

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   What is a diffident adjective?

   • Definition of diffident adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary not having much confidence in yourself; not wanting to talk about yourself synonym shy Greg was the quiet, diffident type. diffident about something He was modest and diffident about his own success.

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   What is the root word of distrust?

   • mid-15c., "distrustful, wanting confidence in another's power," from Latin diffidentem (nominative diffidens ), present participle of diffidere "to mistrust, lack confidence," from dis- "away" (see dis-) + fidere "to trust" (from PIE root *bheidh- "to trust, confide, persuade").

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   Do people in positions of authority use the diffident declarative?

   • No one in positions of authority uses the diffident declarative. Table 2), but feel less diffident about asking for lifts from family members, seeking out community transport or even using taxis, despite the expense.

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   Oct 13, 2021 · diffident (adj.) mid-15c., "distrustful, wanting confidence in another's power," from Latin diffidentem (nominative diffidens ), present participle of diffidere "to mistrust, lack confidence," from dis- "away" (see dis- ) + fidere "to trust" (from PIE root *bheidh- "to trust, confide, persuade").

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   The earliest known use of the word diffident is in the Middle English period (1150—1500). OED's earliest evidence for diffident is from before 1460, in Knyghthode and Bataile.

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   uk / ˈdɪf.ɪ.d ə nt / us / ˈdɪf.ɪ.d ə nt / Add to word list. shy and not confident of your abilities: a diffident manner. diffident about You shouldn't be so diffident about your achievements - you've done really well! SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Shy and modest. aw shucks. backward. bashfully. bashfulness. inadequacy. inadequate.

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   A complete guide to the word "DIFFIDENT": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

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   Oct 19, 2024 · diffident (comparative more diffident, superlative most diffident) (archaic) Lacking confidence in others; distrustful. Having therefore—but hold, as we are of our own abilities, let us here invite a superior power to our assistance. Emma is spoiled by being the cleverest of her family.

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   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘lacking confidence or trust in someone or something’): from Latin diffident-‘failing in trust’, from the verb diffidere, from dis-(expressing reversal) + fidere ‘to trust’.

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   Lacking or marked by a lack of self-confidence; shy and timid: He was too diffident to express his opinion.