dif·fi·dent 
/ˈdɪfɪdənt/ adjective
/ˈdɪfɪdənt/ adjective [more diffident; most diffident] 1 : lacking confidence : not feeling comfortable around people
▪ He becomes diffident [=shy, timid] around girls. 2 : very careful about acting or speaking
▪ She has a diffident [=reserved] manner. ▪ She was diffident about stating her opinion.
▪ He becomes diffident [=shy, timid] around girls.
▪ She has a diffident [=reserved] manner. ▪ She was diffident about stating her opinion.
— dif·fi·dence /ˈdɪfədəns/ noun [noncount]
/ˈdɪfədəns/ noun [noncount]— dif·fi·dent·ly adverb
▪ He asked diffidently about her family.
▪ He asked diffidently about her family.
