Coy and Outgoing

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Coy adjective - Not comfortable around people.

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

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Outgoing is an antonym for coy.

Nearby Words: coyness, coyly

Outgoing adjective - Likely to seek or enjoy the company of others.

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Coy is an antonym for outgoing.

Nearby Word: outgo

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Outgoing and Coy. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/coy/outgoing

Coy & Outgoing. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/coy/outgoing>.

Outgoing or Coy. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/coy/outgoing.

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