Immodest and Shy

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Immodest adjective - Showing a lack of proper social reserve or modesty.

Usage example: an immodest proposal for altering the town's traditional character by an uppity newcomer at his first town meeting

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Shy is an antonym for immodest.

Nearby Words: immodesty, immodestly

Shy adjective - Not comfortable around people.

Usage example: a shy person who finds talking to anyone but a close friend to be an awkward and unpleasant experience

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Immodest is an antonym for shy in quiet and self-conscious topic.

Nearby Words: shying, shyness, shyly, shyer

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