| Flashcards: Latin Derivatives |
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diffident
lacking confidence in oneself; shy
Diffident in the classroom and in most social situations, Amy came alive on the soccer field, where she played with enthusiasm, aggressiveness, and skill.
Related English word: diffidence
Latin root words: diffido, diffidere, diffisus sum - to have no confidence; diffidentia, diffidentiae, f. - lack of confidence; fides, fidei, f. - faith, trust, confidence; fido, fidere, fisus sum - to believe, trust, confide
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