Coy
Coy adjective - Not comfortable around people.
Usage example: a coy toddler who hides whenever anyone comes to the house
Embarrassed and coy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Embarrassed" instead an adjective "Coy".
Embarrassed
Embarrassed adjective - Feeling or caused to feel uneasy and self-conscious.
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Synonyms for Embarrassed
Coy and embarrassed are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Coy" instead an adjective "Embarrassed".
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Both words in one sentence
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Above the table, she can look nonchalant or indifferent so as to not arouse suspicion, or she can have a coy little smile as she watches Bob's reaction to her hidden antics, whether he's embarrassed or enjoying the attention she's giving him.
Source: Footsie Under the Table
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Embarrassed and Coy. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 01, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/coy/embarrassed
Coy & Embarrassed. N.p., 2016. Web. 01 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/coy/embarrassed>.
Embarrassed or Coy. 2016. Accessed August 01, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/coy/embarrassed.
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