Coyness

7 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

A studied pretence of shyness or modesty, often used as a flirtatious or attention-seeking device.

“Her coyness at the party was entirely an act, concealing a sharp and direct personality.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

coy·ness

Related Words

Synonyms

demureness

Antonyms

boldnessforwardnessbrazenness

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Wordle

Ends in -NESS, a common noun suffix, with Y converting the adjective coy at position five

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Scrabble

Y scores 4 and -NESS endings are reliable for fitting into board positions, hooks to no extensions

Words Related to Coyness

Words you can make from Coyness

Shorter words formed from the letters in “coyness”.

coneys scones cones coney consy cosen coses cosey cosse noses nosey onces scone secno secos senso snyes soncy sones sonsy syces sycon syncs yesso

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