Which of the following words is closest in meaning to “Diffidence”?

Diffidence means timidity; lack of self-confidence.

• Correct answer - timidity: it has the same meaning as Diffidence.
• indifference: lack of interest - wrong, it does not mean the same as Diffidence.
• indolence: laziness - wrong, it does not mean the same as Diffidence.
• ignorance: lack of knowledge - wrong, it does not mean the same as Diffidence.