Coy and Overbold

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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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Overbold is an antonym for coy.

Nearby Words: coyness, coyly

Overbold adjective - Foolishly adventurous or bold.

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Coy is an antonym for overbold.

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

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

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

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