demureness

English

Etymology

demure +‎ -ness

Noun

demureness (usually uncountable, plural demurenesses)

1. The state or quality of being demure.
   • 2016, C Pam Zhang, How Much of These Hills Is Gold, Virago, page 222:

     “Don’t be coy. Haven’t I sent you nice gifts? Haven’t I been sweet to you? You play at demureness, but now? Why him? Why not me?”