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Opposite of impertinently bold, often in a way that is regarded as endearing or amusing
Opposite of conceited or confident in a bold or cheeky way
“She was modest and unassuming and an eloquent speaker on social and literary matters.”
Opposite of cheeky, impudent or saucy in nature, character or behavior
Opposite of not intended to be taken seriously
“Our nation needs to get serious about resourcing its reserves if it's going to rely on them as heavily as it has lately.”
Opposite of playful, especially in a flirtatious way
Opposite of deliberately or affectedly playful and teasing
Opposite of playfully mischievous
“I gave her an innocent smile that she instinctively mistrusted.”
Opposite of tending to, or intended to, arouse lustful desire or interest
Opposite of bitingly or humorously intelligent in nature
“He had the wit of a dead fish and constantly delivered retorts that were banal and clichéd.”
Opposite of bold or brazen in one's approach or behavior
“We have much to be thoroughly ashamed of if, in troth, we bear the burdens of one another.”
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