What is the Latin word for diffidently?

The usual Latin words for “diffidently” are modestus, timidus, verēcundus; also diffīdenter. The right choice depends on the sense; see the distinctions below.

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“diffidently” in Latin

modestusmoderate, calm, restrained, mild; modest, reserved, discreet timidusfearful, afraid, apprehensive, timid; cowardly verēcundusfeeling shame, shamefaced, bashful, shy, modest; worthy of reverence, venerable diffīdenterdiffidently; anxiously

Riddle & Arnold A Copious and Critical English–Latin Lexicon, 1864

diffidently

modeste: timide: verecunde: diffidenter: timide et diffidenter (with fear and distrust).

Quick answer

What is the Latin word for diffidently?: The usual Latin words for “diffidently” are modestus, timidus, verēcundus; also diffīdenter. The right choice depends on the sense; see the distinctions below.

Entry from J. E. Riddle & T. K. Arnold, A Copious and Critical English–Latin Lexicon (rev. C. Anthon, New York: Harper, 1864), digitised by Fergus J. P. Walsh, CC BY-SA 4.0; Latin markup adapted by latindictionary.co.