diffidence

Tanımlar (İngilizce)

1. isim The state of being diffident, timid or shy; reticence or self-effacement.

   “Without scruple—without apology—without much apparent diffidence, Mr. Elton, the lover of Harriet, was professing himself her lover.”

2. isim Mistrust, distrust, lack of confidence in someone or something.

   “[Charles, King of France]: We have been guided by thee hitherto, And of thy cunning had no diffidence: One sudden foil shall never breed distrust.”