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coyness Synonyms

Another word for coyness

Choosing another word for coyness depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 coquetry and embrace the fleeting present."

Strongest
coquetry
Strong
demureness
shyness
modesty
bashfulness
timidity

• noun (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
evasiveness
Strong
reticence
reserve
aloofness

Opposites of coyness

The opposite of coyness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

forwardness
boldness
frankness
candor
directness
openness
brazenness
forthrightness
See all opposites of coyness

• Nearby Words

cox
coy
coyly
coyness
coyote
cozily
coziness

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