Bold and Coy

Opposite meaning words

Bold adjective - Fearless and daring.

Usage example: bold settlers on some foreign shore

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Coy is an antonym for bold.

Nearby Words: boldness, boldly

Coy adjective - Not comfortable around people.

Usage example: a coy toddler who hides whenever anyone comes to the house

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Bold is an antonym for coy in modest topic.

Nearby Words: coyness, coyly

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