transcription, транскрипция: [ -dənt, -ˌdent ]
adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin diffident-, diffidens, present participle of diffidere to distrust, from dis- + fidere to trust — more at bide
Date: 15th century
1. : hesitant in acting or speaking through lack of self-confidence
2. archaic : distrustful
3. : reserved , unassertive
Synonyms: see shy
• dif·fi·dent·ly adverb