Choose the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
COY
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Bashful
Coy means shy, or pretending to be shy. Its synonym is bashful. Example: The little girl gave a coy smile and hid behind her mother.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Bold | confident and not afraid (the opposite of coy) | Tanya made a bold speech in front of the whole school. |
| (2) Aloof | distant and not friendly (distant by choice, not shy) | The new neighbour stayed aloof and never joined the society meetings. |
| (3) Stubborn | refusing to change your mind | My stubborn brother would not wear a sweater even in December. |
| (4) Bashful (answer) | shy and easily embarrassed (same as coy) | The bashful boy turned red when the teacher praised his poem. |
| Synonyms of coy: bashful, shy, demure Antonyms of coy: bold, forward, confident, brazen |