Converse of object

• have: We haue been guided by thee hitherto, And of thy Cunning had no diffidence, One sudden Foyle shall neuer breed distrust Bastard.

Adjective modifier

• great: I have accordingly felt myself bound, tho with the greatest diffidence and respect, to enter this caveat.

• apparent: In short, modesty and apparent diffidence, originating mainly in physical causes, were his leading characteristics.

• natural: Out of respect for the natural diffidence of their author, the essays are presented with only introductory comment.

• habitual: With habitual diffidence she handed a new manuscript to me and took ( to the Ladies ) momentary leave.

• such: So it was immediately the more striking that there was such evident diffidence, specifically, on this issue.