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Shyness vs Coyness - What's the difference?

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As nouns the difference between shyness and coyness

is that shyness is the quality of being shy; a fear of social interactions while coyness is the property of being coy.

shyness

English

Noun

(en-noun)
  • The quality of being shy; a fear of social interactions.
    • His shyness kept him from asking her to the prom.

    Synonyms

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    coyness

    English

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • The property of being coy.