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121Diffident — Dif fi*dent, a. [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] [1913 Webster] You were always extremely diffident… …
122Self-begotten — Self be*got ten, a. Begotten by one s self, or one s own powers. [1913 Webster] …
123Self-reliant — Self re*li ant, a. Reliant upon one s self; trusting to one s own powers or judgment. [1913 Webster] …
124assurance — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. confidence, certainty, belief; insolence, boldness; pledge, guarantee, promise. Ant., uncertainty, doubt. II (Roget s IV) n. 1. [A guaranty] Syn. insurance, support, pledge; see promise 1 . 2.… …
125secure — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) adj. safe; firm, stable; certain. v. t. make safe; obtain (see acquisition); fasten (see connection). See security, justice. Ant., insecure. II (Roget s IV) modif. 1. [Firm] Syn. fastened, adjusted,… …
126Self-conceited — Self con*ceit ed, a. Having an overweening opinion of one s own powers, attainments; vain; conceited. {Self con*ceit ed*ness}, n. [1913 Webster] …
127Self-conceitedness — Self conceited Self con*ceit ed, a. Having an overweening opinion of one s own powers, attainments; vain; conceited. {Self con*ceit ed*ness}, n. [1913 Webster] …
128Self-reliance — Self re*li ance, n. Reliance on one s own powers or judgment; self trust. [1913 Webster] …
