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Synonyms & Similar Words
coyness
modesty
humility
diffidence
bashfulness
shyness
reserve
restraint
unassumingness
demureness
gentleness
meekness
mildness
softness
quietness
stillness
calmness
serenity
tranquility
placidity
composure
self-effacement
unpretentiousness
simplicity
unaffectedness.
Meaning of Accismus
A feigned lack of interest or enthusiasm, often used to conceal one's true feelings.
Definitions
- A rhetorical device in which someone pretends to refuse or decline something that they actually want.
Example Uses
- She expressed accismus when he asked her to the party, but it was clear she was excited to go.
- His accismus about the promotion was just a ploy to get a higher salary.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
eagerness
enthusiasm
excitement
zeal
fervor
ardor
passion
fervency
intensity
eagerness
avidity
keenness
interest
excitement
zealotry
fanaticism
partiality
bias
prejudice.