Diffidence /(?)/

Dif·fi·dence

Diffidence

n.
  1. The state of being diffident; distrust; want of confidence; doubt of the power, ability, or disposition of others. [Archaic]
    That affliction grew heavy upon me, and weighed me down even to a diffidence of God's mercy.
    — Donne.
  2. Distrust of one's self or one's own powers; lack of self-reliance; modesty; modest reserve; bashfulness.
    It is good to speak on such questions with diffidence.
    An Englishman's habitual diffidence and awkwardness of address.