Coyness and Hesitance

Coyness

Coyness noun - The attitude or behavior of one who insincerely courts the amorous attentions of others.
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Hesitance and coyness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hesitance" instead an adjective "Coyness".

Nearby Words: coy, coyly

Hesitance

Hesitance noun - A lack of willingness or desire to do or accept something.

Coyness and hesitance are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Coyness" instead an adjective "Hesitance".
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