26984 words

modesty

5 definitions • 4 examples
1
the quality of not talking about or not trying to make people notice your abilities and achievements:

Examples:

She does a lot of work for charities, but her modesty forbids her from talking about it.
2
said when you want to say something good about yourself, but do not want to seem to think you are too important:

Examples:

In all modesty, we'd probably have lost the game if I hadn't been playing.
3
the quality, in women, of dressing or behaving in a way that is intended to avoid attracting sexual interest
4

Examples:

Modesty is expected in the dorms as well as in the classrooms.
5
the tendency not to talk about or make obvious your own abilities and achievements:

Examples:

Sosa’s modesty and sportsmanship made him a fan favorite.

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