Diffident vs. Garrulous — What's the Difference?

Modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence

Given to excessive and often trivial or rambling talk; tiresomely talkative.

Lacking or marked by a lack of self-confidence; shy and timid

Wordy and rambling

(archaic) Lacking confidence in others; distrustful.

Or tiresomely talkative.

Lacking self-confidence; timid; modest

(of something written or performed) Excessively wordy and rambling.

Wanting confidence in others; distrustful.

Talking much, especially about commonplace or trivial things; talkative; loquacious.

Wanting confidence in one's self; distrustful of one's own powers; not self-reliant; timid; modest; bashful; characterized by modest reserve.

Having a loud, harsh note; noisy; - said of birds; as, the garrulous roller.

Showing modest reserve;

Full of trivial conversation;

Lacking self-confidence;