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coyness Antonyms

Opposite of coyness

Because the opposite of coyness shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The quality or state of acting shy, modest, or reserved in an alluring, playful, or flirtatious manner.

Usage Example

"In Andrew Marvell's famous seventeenth-century poem, the speaker urges his beloved to abandon her boldness and embrace the fleeting present."

Strongest
boldness
forwardness
Strong
brazenness
brashness
impudence

• noun (Context 2)

A deliberate reluctance to give a direct answer, make a firm commitment, or reveal sensitive details.

Usage Example

"The candidate's candor about her plans for tax reform frustrated the journalists at the press conference."

Strongest
candor
frankness
Strong
directness
openness
forthrightness

Similar words to coyness

Words similar to coyness shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

evasiveness
coquetry
demureness
reticence
modesty
shyness
bashfulness
reserve
See all synonyms of coyness

• Nearby Words

cowtown
coy
coyly
coyness
cozily
coziness
cozy

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Coyness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/coyness
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