modesty
/'mɔdisti/
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Definition
- Noun:
- The quality of being modest; having a moderate or humble estimate of one's own abilities, importance, or worth. It is the opposite of arrogance or vanity.
- Behavior, manner, or appearance intended to avoid impropriety or indecency. This often relates to dressing or acting in a way that is considered socially acceptable and not intended to attract sexual attention.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- Her modesty prevented her from taking credit for the team's success.
- He accepted the award with characteristic modesty.
- The dress code emphasizes modesty and professionalism.
Advanced Usage
- "In all modesty": Used to introduce a statement about one's own achievements in a way that is intended to sound humble.
- In all modesty, I must say the project's success was due to my leadership.
- "False modesty": Pretending to be modest when one is actually proud or conceited.
- His refusal to accept praise was seen by many as false modesty.
Variants and Related Words
- Modest (adj): Unassuming in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements; not ostentatious.
- She is a very modest person despite her fame.
- Immodesty (n): The quality of being immodest; lack of modesty.
- His immodesty made it difficult for others to work with him.
Synonyms
- Humility: A modest or low view of one's own importance.
- Reserve: The quality of being reticent; keeping one's thoughts or feelings to oneself.
- Decorum: Behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety.
Antonyms
- Arrogance: Having an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities.
- Conceit: Excessive pride in oneself.
- Immodesty: Lack of modesty.
Related Idioms
- "Modesty forbids...": A humorous or ironic way to say that one is too modest to mention their own good qualities or achievements.
- Who is the best player on the team? Well, modesty forbids me from saying it's me.
Noun
- formality and propriety of manner
- freedom from vanity or conceit