Question

Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the italicized bold part of the sentence:
He adopted quite a diffident stand when it was a matter of his son's career.

• A. confident
• B. bold
• C. forward
• D. unassuming

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Option D: 'Diffident' means 'modest or shy'.

'Unassuming' means 'modest and quiet, showing no wish for attention or admiration'.

This word means the same as the given italicized word. Hence option D is correct.

Option A: 'Confident' means 'feeling or showing certainty about something'.

Option B: 'Bold' means 'showing a willingness to take risks'.

Option C: 'Forward' means 'confident and honest in a way that might seem rude'.

These words do not mean the same as the given word 'diffident'.

So, options A, B and C are wrong.