Coy and Impertinent

Coy

Coy adjective - Affecting shyness or modesty in order to attract masculine interest.

Impertinent is an antonym for coy in modest topic.

Nearby Words: coyness, coyly

Impertinent

Impertinent adjective - Displaying or marked by rude boldness.

Coy is an antonym for impertinent.

Nearby Word: impertinence
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Impertinent and Coy. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/coy/impertinent
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