Propriety and Shyness

Propriety

Propriety noun - Socially acceptable behavior.

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Shyness and propriety are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shyness" instead a noun "Propriety".

Nearby Words: proprietor, proprietary

Shyness noun - A feeling of fear of embarrassment.

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Propriety and shyness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Propriety" instead a noun "Shyness".

Nearby Words: shy, shyly

social propriety

social shyness

He commonly uses sarcasm, profanity and his generally caustic personality to chip through Lauchlans acute sense of propriety and shyness.

Source: Literature / Mix Beer With Liquor And You Will Get Sicker

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