Modesty | Mean of modesty in English Dictionary
/ˈmɑːdəsti/
- Noun
- the quality of being modest: such as
- the quality of not being too proud or confident about yourself or your abilities
- She accepted the award with modesty.
- He is known for his modesty, an uncommon characteristic for a politician.
- There was no false modesty in her victory speech.
- In all modesty, I don't know anyone who could beat me at tennis.
- I'll admit with all modesty that I have had a very successful career.
- the quality of behaving and especially dressing in ways that do not attract sexual attention
- the young woman's modesty
- the modesty of her clothing