mod·es·ty

mod·es·ty
/ˈmɑːdəsti/ noun [noncount]
: the quality of being modest: such as
a : 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.

◇ The phrases in all modesty and (US) with all modesty are used to stress that a statement you are making about yourself is true even if it sounds like something said because of pride.

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.

b : 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


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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