ˈdifədənt also -d ə nt or -ˌdent adjective
Etymology: Latin diffident-, diffidens, present participle of diffidere to mistrust, from dif- (from dis- ) + fidere to trust — more at bide
1. archaic : lacking trust : doubtful , distrustful
2. : lacking confidence in oneself : distrustful of one's own powers : timid
3. : characterized by modest reserve
one should feel diffident … when offering to comment on any Hindu myth — Heinrich Zimmer
Synonyms: see shy