Coy and Timid

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Coy

Coy adjective - Modestly or warily rejecting approaches or overtures.
Usage example: like a wild young colt, very inquisitive but very coy and not to be easily cajoled
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Timid is a synonym for coy in behaviour topic. In some cases you can use "Timid" instead an adjective "Coy", when it comes to topics like restraint, cowardly, modest, shy. popular alternative
Nearby Words: coyness, coyly

Timid

Timid adjective - Showing fear and lack of confidence.
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Coy is a synonym for timid in shy topic. You can use "Coy" instead an adjective "Timid", if it concerns topics such as behaviour, restraint, bashful. popular alternative
Nearby Words: timidity, timorous, timidly

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  • Tomboy and Girly Girl Word Party has Franny and Lulu respectively, with Franny being more adventurous and daring while Lulu being coy and timid.
    Source: Tomboy and Girly Girl
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