Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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coy | No | Yes | No | No |
timid | Yes | Yes | No | No |
coy (noun) | timid (noun) |
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people who are fearful and cautious |
coy (adjective) | timid (adjective) |
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showing marked and often playful or irritating evasiveness or reluctance to make a definite or committing statement | showing fear and lack of confidence |
affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way | lacking self-confidence |
modestly or warily rejecting approaches or overtures | lacking conviction or boldness or courage |