Madcap and Shy

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Madcap adjective - Foolishly adventurous or bold.

Usage example: a madcap scheme to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel

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Shy is an antonym for madcap.

Shy adjective - Easily frightened.

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Madcap is an antonym for shy.

Nearby Words: shying, shyness, shyly, shyer

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