DIFFIDENTLY

diffidently

(adverb) in a diffident manner; “‘Oh, well,’ he shrugged diffidently, ‘I like the work.’”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adverb

diffidently (comparative more diffidently, superlative most diffidently)

In a diffident manner; without confidence in oneself.

Synonyms

• (in a diffident manner): bashfully, hesitantly, humbly, shyly, uncertainly

Source: Wiktionary

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Dif"fi*dent*ly, adv.

Definition: In a diffident manner. To stand diffidently against each other with their thoughts in battle array. Hobbes.

DIFFIDENT

Dif"fi*dent, a. Etym: [L. diffidens, -entis, p. pr. of diffidere; dif- = dis + fidere to trust; akin to fides faith. See Faith, and cf. Defy.]

1. Wanting confidence in others; distrustful. [Archaic] You were always extremely diffident of their success. Melmoth.

2. Wanting confidence in one's self; distrustful of one's own powers; not self-reliant; timid; modest; bashful; characterized by modest reserve. The diffident maidens, Folding their hands in prayer. Longfellow.

Syn.

– Distrustful; suspicious; hesitating; doubtful; modest; bashful; lowly; reserved.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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