coyness

Coyness is a synonym of shrinking.

As nouns the difference between coyness and shrinking

is that coyness is the property of being coy while shrinking is the act of one who, or that which, shrinks; act of becoming smaller or moving timidly away.

As a verb shrinking is

.

Coldness is a related term of coyness.

As nouns the difference between coldness and coyness

is that coldness is the relative lack of heat while coyness is the property of being coy.

Reserve is a synonym of coyness.

As an adjective reserve

is reserved.

As a noun coyness is

the property of being coy.

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.

As nouns the difference between restraint and coyness

is that restraint is something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures while coyness is the property of being coy.

Coyness is a related term of timidity.

As nouns the difference between coyness and timidity

is that coyness is the property of being coy while timidity is shyness.

As nouns the difference between boyness and coyness

is that boyness is (nonstandard) the state or condition of being a boy; masculinity, boyhood while coyness is the property of being coy.

As nouns the difference between cowness and coyness

is that cowness is the quality of being a cow while coyness is the property of being coy.