Found 3 items, similar to Diffidence.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: diffidence sifat malu
English → English (WordNet) Definition: diffidence diffidence n : lack of self-confidence [syn: self-doubt, self-distrust] [ant: confidence]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Diffidence Diffidence \Dif"fi*dence\, n. [L. diffidentia.] 1. The state of being diffident; distrust; want of confidence; doubt of the power, ability, or disposition of others. [Archaic] [1913 Webster] That affliction grew heavy upon me, and weighed me down even to a diffidence of God's mercy. --Donne. [1913 Webster] 2. Distrust of one's self or one's own powers; lack of self-reliance; modesty; modest reserve; bashfulness. [1913 Webster] It is good to speak on such questions with diffidence. --Macaulay. [1913 Webster] An Englishman's habitual diffidence and awkwardness of address. --W. Irving. Syn: Humility; bashfulness; distrust; suspicion; doubt; fear; timidity; apprehension; hesitation. See Humility, and Bashfulness. [1913 Webster]