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Diffident, timid (3)

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I believe this clue is a double definition.

'diffident' is the first definition.
(I know that diffident can be written as shy)

'timid' is the second definition.
(I know that timid can be written as shy)

(Other definitions for shy that I've seen before include "Throw in self-conscious way" , "Suddenly start" , "Timid and self-conscious" , "Timid; throw quickly" , "Demure" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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