Meaning
suspicious; wary
- not ready to trust people easily
- wary and cautious toward something or someone
In a sentence
Luca è diffidente con gli sconosciuti.
Luca is wary of strangers.
Sei sempre così diffidente?
Are you always this suspicious?
Non sono diffidente senza motivo.
I'm not suspicious without reason.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| diffidente | masculine · singular |
| diffidente | feminine · singular |
| diffidenti | masculine · plural |
| diffidenti | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often followed by verso; also common with con toward people in everyday use.
- Different from confidente, which means trusting or confidential.
- Can describe a person's attitude or expression.