Question

her bete noire is the notorious skills gap — too many skilled manufacturing positions chasing too few skilled laborers. source: washington post in this sentence, bete noire means: a well - known issue or controversy a detested person or thing an expression of opposition an acknowledgement of error or guilt

Explanation:

The term "bete noire" is a French - derived English word meaning a person or thing that one particularly dislikes or detests. In the given sentence, the skills gap is something she dislikes.

Answer:

B. a detested person or thing