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coyness

[ UK /kˈɔ‍ɪnəs/ ]
NOUN
  1. the affectation of being demure in a provocative way

How To Use coyness In A Sentence

  • While the record's disposition may be a departure for these New Yorkers, their coyness in discussing it is not.
  • Mr. Darcy frowned while he normally enjoyed Miss Elizabeth's coyness, at time like these it could be most vexing.
  • The coyness about the price is, we presume, because the actual selling price will be dependent on the kinds of discount deals on offer.
  • Gummo Trotsky, possibly inspired by last week's story of his unaccustomed silence, has now turned his coyness into 34 comments.
  • Such coyness raises my suspicions a little.
  • Stage fright masks itself as a domineering style, or as coyness, egoism, or pride.
  • Bravely and unselfconsciously, this generous actress looks middle-aged, yet with that gangly tomboyish essence that allows her to play young without resorting to cosmetic artifice or girly-girl coyness.
  • There is no fear of such politically-correct coyness with Mr Strache.
  • Suddenly the coyness was gone from her voice, replaced by genuine wistfulness.
  • Adults, who were shy as toddlers, had stronger brain activity in a part of the brain associated with coyness.
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