SSC CPO 2024 PYQ — Question 39

SSC CPO - 29 June 2024 - Shift 3 • English • Q39

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

Modesty or shyness resulting from a lack of self-confidence

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Diffidence.

Diffidence refers to the quality of being shy and modest which results in not being confident of your abilities. 

For example- "They asked him to be the team leader, but he expressed diffidence, saying that he didn't think he had enough time to do the job justice".