Apprehensiveness
Apprehensiveness noun - An uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble.
Coyness and apprehensiveness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Coyness" instead a noun "Apprehensiveness".
Coyness
Coyness noun - The attitude or behavior of one who insincerely courts the amorous attentions of others.
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Synonyms for Coyness
Apprehensiveness and coyness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Apprehensiveness" instead a noun "Coyness".
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Coyness and Apprehensiveness. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/apprehensiveness/coyness
Apprehensiveness & Coyness. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/apprehensiveness/coyness>.
Coyness or Apprehensiveness. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/apprehensiveness/coyness.
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