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- Dictionarymod·es·ty/ˈmädəstē/
noun
- 1. the quality or state of being unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one's abilities: "with typical modesty he insisted on sharing the credit with others" Similar Opposite
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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.
The meaning of MODESTY is the quality of not being too proud or confident about yourself or your abilities. How to use modesty in a sentence.
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 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 definition: the quality of being modest; freedom from vanity, boastfulness, etc.. See examples of MODESTY used in a sentence.
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.
not usually talking about or making obvious your own abilities and achievements: modest about He's very modest about his achievements. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. modest adjective (CLOTHES/BEHAVIOUR) used to describe something, such as someone's clothes or behaviour, that is intended to avoid attracting sexual interest:
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.
How to use . modesty in a sentenceBoth reek of false modesty, but Deen does appear jumpy and genuinely anxious at times.
1. The state or quality of being moderate in the estimation of one's own abilities, accomplishments, or value. 2. Reserve or propriety in speech, dress, or behavior: Modesty prevented her from wearing that dress. 3. The state of being unostentatious or moderate in size, quantity, or range: the modesty of the room's furnishings.
