Choose the word or set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

Although his close friends and colleagues see him as outgoing and -------, Milo usually feels shy and unsure of himself.

(A) cautious
(B) resigned
(C) confident
(D) generous
(E) patient

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