Synonyms: coy
Definition: modestly or warily rejecting approaches or overtures
Usage: like a wild young colt, very inquisitive but very coy and not to be easily cajoled
Similar words: timid
Definition: showing fear and lack of confidence
Synonyms: coy
Definition: showing marked and often playful or irritating evasiveness or reluctance to make a definite or committing statement
Usage: a politician coy about his intentions
Similar words: indefinite
Definition: vague or not clearly defined or stated
Usage: must you be so indefinite?; amorphous blots of color having vague and indefinite edges; he would not answer so indefinite a proposal
Synonyms: overmodest, coy, demure
Definition: affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way
Similar words: modest
Definition: not offensive to sexual mores in conduct or appearance