Choose the word opposite in meaning to COURAGE

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The correct option is (4): Timidity.
Courage is the quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, pain, etc., without fear. It signifies bravery and strength in challenging situations $$3$$. Timidity, on the other hand, is the state of being fearful, shy, or lacking in self-confidence, often leading to hesitation when facing challenges $$3$$. Therefore, 'Timidity' perfectly captures the essence of lacking the bravery and boldness associated with courage.

The incorrect option is (1): Knight.
A knight is historically a person granted an honorary title of knighthood by a monarch or other political leader for service to the monarch or country, especially in a military capacity. It is a title, not a characteristic or feeling opposite to courage.

The incorrect option is (2): Colonel.
A colonel is a military rank, typically above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general. Like 'knight', it refers to a position or title within a military structure, not an emotional state or personality trait that is the antonym of courage.

The incorrect option is (3): Haughtiness.
Haughtiness refers to the quality of being arrogantly superior and disdainful. While a haughty person might appear confident, it is a different quality altogether from courage, which is about facing fear, not about looking down on others.