Coy
Coy adjective - Not comfortable around people.
Usage example: a coy toddler who hides whenever anyone comes to the house
Unsociable and coy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Unsociable" instead an adjective "Coy".
Unsociable
Unsociable adjective - Having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others.
Coy and unsociable are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Coy" instead an adjective "Unsociable".
Nearby Word: unsocial
Mutual synonyms
Cite this Source
Unsociable and Coy. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/coy/unsociable
Coy & Unsociable. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/coy/unsociable>.
Unsociable or Coy. 2016. Accessed August 13, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/coy/unsociable.
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