Wanting confidence in others; distrustful.
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The state of being diffident; distrust; want of confidence; doubt of the power, ability, or disposition of others.
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The state of being diffident; distrust; want of confidence; doubt of the power, ability, or disposition of others.
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The act of confiding, trusting, or putting faith in; trust; reliance; belief; -- formerly followed by of, now commonly by in.
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The act of confiding, trusting, or putting faith in; trust; reliance; belief; -- formerly followed by of, now commonly by in.
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Easily frightened; timid; as, a shy bird.
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Wanting courage to meet danger; easily frightened; timorous; not bold; fearful; shy.
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