All coyness synonyms
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C c noun coyness
- diffidence — the quality or state of being diffident.
- modesty — the quality of being modest; freedom from vanity, boastfulness, etc.
- demureness — characterized by shyness and modesty; reserved.
- timidity — lacking in self-assurance, courage, or bravery; easily alarmed; timorous; shy.
- bashful — Someone who is bashful is shy and easily embarrassed.
- reserve — to keep back or save for future use, disposal, treatment, etc.
- sheepish — embarrassed or bashful, as by having done something wrong or foolish.
- retiring — that retires.
- kittenish — coyly playful.
- shyness — bashful; retiring.
- bashfulness — The quality or property of being bashful; shyness; reserve; timidity.