What does diffidente in Italian mean?
What is the meaning of the word diffidente in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use diffidente in Italian.
The word diffidente in Italian means suspicious, distrustful, wary, cautious, skeptical, reluctant. To learn more, please see the details below.
Meaning of the word diffidente
suspicious, distrustfulaggettivo (sospettoso) (adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.") Il suo sguardo diffidente mi ha lasciato intendere che non avrei avuto il suo appoggio. His suspicious expression led me to believe that I wouldn't have his support. |
wary, cautiousaggettivo (cauto, guardingo) (adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.") Il mio cane è sempre molto diffidente ma una volta che prende confidenza con qualcuno diventa molto affettuoso. My dog is very wary, but once he gets to know you a bit better he's very affectionate. |
skeptical, reluctantaggettivo (timoroso, scettico) (adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.") Le personalità diffidenti sono poco adatte a ricoprire posizioni dirigenziali. Reluctant people do not do well in managerial positions. |
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