Coy

(adj.) modestly or warily rejecting approaches or overtures; 'like a wild young colt, very inquisitive but very coy and not to be easily cajoled' .

(adj.) showing marked and often playful or irritating evasiveness or reluctance to make a definite or committing statement; 'a politician coy about his intentions' .

(adj.) affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way .

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• Sleep was coy and hard to be won; dreams were distressing and baleful. 夏洛蒂·勃朗特. 雪莉.

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