coyness

🇺🇸 /ˈkɔɪnəs/ 🇬🇧 /ˈkɔɪnəs/
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noun
R

Being shy or acting shy to seem more interesting.

She showed her coyness when talking about her new crush.

R

Not giving information or avoiding questions.

The company's coyness about its new project made everyone curious.

translation

n. Being shy or acting shy to seem more interesting.; Not giving information or avoiding questions.

Word Forms

Plural coynesses