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- Dictionarymodesty/ˈmɒdɪsti/
noun
- 1. the quality or state of being unassuming in the estimation of one's abilities: "with typical modesty he insisted on sharing the credit with others" Similar Opposite
- 2. the quality of being relatively moderate, limited, or small in amount, rate, or level: "the modesty of his political aspirations" Similar Opposite
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Modesty is the quality of not talking about or not trying to make people notice your abilities and achievements, or the quality of dressing or behaving in a way that is intended to avoid attracting sexual interest. Learn more about modesty with synonyms, related words and phrases, and translations.
- English (US)
the quality of not talking about or not trying to make...
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- English (US)
Modesty is the quality of not being too proud or confident about yourself or your abilities, or propriety in dress, speech, or conduct. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries for modesty.
Modesty definition: the quality of being modest; freedom from vanity, boastfulness, etc.. See examples of MODESTY used in a sentence.
Modesty is that shy feeling you get when someone brags about how great you are, or when you need to take off your shirt to go swimming and showing skin makes you squirm. If you blush, you’ve got some modesty. Modesty comes from the Latin modestus, which literally translates as “keeping due measure.”
the quality of not talking about or not trying to make people notice your abilities and achievements: She does a lot of work for charities, but her modesty forbids her from talking about it. in all modesty approving. said when you want to say something good about yourself, but do not want to seem to think you are too important:
Modesty is the quality or condition of being modest, or avoiding boastfulness, excesses, or sexual exposure. Learn the synonyms, pronunciation, and usage of modesty with sentences and quotations.
Modesty is the fact of not talking much about your abilities or possessions, or the action of behaving or dressing so that you do not show your body or attract sexual attention. See how to use modesty in sentences and find synonyms for this word.
