Diffidence
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Webster's Dictionary [1]
(1): ( n.) The state of being diffident; distrust; want of confidence; doubt of the power, ability, or disposition of others.
(2): ( n.) Distrust of one's self or one's own powers; lack of self-reliance; modesty; modest reserve; bashfulness.
Charles Buck Theological Dictionary [2]
Distrust, want of confidence in ourselves. Diffidence, says Dr. Johnson, may check resolution and obstruct performance, but compensates its embarrassment by more important advantages; it conciliates the proud, and softens the severe; averts envy from excellence, and censure from miscarriage.
