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Modesty
ˈmɒdɪsti
Modesty definitions
noun
modesty
modesties
- 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"
- the quality of being relatively moderate, limited, or small in amount, rate, or level
"the modesty of his political aspirations"
- behaviour, manner, or appearance intended to avoid impropriety or indecency
"modesty forbade her to undress in front of so many people"
unpretentiousness simplicity plainness lack of pretension inexpensiveness lack of extravagance decorum decorousness decency seemliness demureness sobriety severity