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coyness vs affectedness

affectedness vs coyness

coyness and affectedness both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
coyness Yes No No No
affectedness Yes No No No
As nouns, affectedness is a hypernym of coyness; that is, affectedness is a word with a broader meaning than coyness:
  • coyness: the affectation of being demure in a provocative way
  • affectedness: the quality of being false or artificial (as to impress others)
coyness (noun) affectedness (noun)
the affectation of being demure in a provocative way a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display
the quality of being false or artificial (as to impress others)
Difference between coyness and affectedness

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