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   modesty

   /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 self-effacementhumilitylack of vanitylack of pretensionunpretentiousnessshynessbashfulnessself-consciousnessreservereticencetimiditymeeknessOpposite boastfulness
   • 2. the quality of being relatively moderate, limited, or small in amount, rate, or level: "the modesty of his political aspirations" Similar limited scopemoderationfairnessacceptabilitysmallnessOpposite grandeur
   • 3. behaviour, manner, or appearance intended to avoid impropriety or indecency: "modesty forbade her to undress in front of so many people" Similar unpretentiousnesssimplicityplainnesslack of pretensioninexpensivenesslack of extravagancedecorumdecorousnessdecencyseemlinessdemurenesssobrietyseveritycoynessproprietydiscreetnessdelicacychastenessvirtueOpposite grandeurimmodestyflamboyance

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMODESTY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   MODESTY definition: 1. the quality of not talking about or not trying to make people notice your abilities and…. Learn more.

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   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.” Knowing the correct measure of yourself ...

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   1. : the quality of not being too proud or confident about yourself or your abilities. She accepted the award with modesty. 2. : propriety in dress, speech, or conduct. The young man was known for his modesty. Synonyms. demureness. down-to-earthness. humbleness. humility. lowliness. meekness. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus.

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   Modesty definition: the quality of being modest; freedom from vanity, boastfulness, etc.. See examples of MODESTY used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMODESTY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. uncountable noun. Someone who shows modesty does not talk much about their abilities or achievements. [approval] His modesty does him credit, for the food he produces speaks for itself. He plays the character with tremendous concentration combined with a pleasing modesty. Synonyms: reserve, decency, humility, shyness More Synonyms of modesty.

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   the action of behaving or dressing so that you do not show your body or attract sexual attention. I wore a towel to preserve my modesty. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. the state of being not very large, expensive, important, etc. They tried to disguise the modesty of their achievements.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMODEST | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   MODEST definition: 1. not large in size or amount, or not expensive: 2. not usually talking about or making obvious…. Learn more.