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   modesty

   /ˈmɒdɪsti/

   noun

   • 1. 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" Similar self-effacementhumilitylack of vanitylack of pretensionunpretentiousnessshynessbashfulnessself-consciousnessreservereticencetimiditymeeknessOpposite boastfulness
   • 2. the quality of being relatively moderate, limited, or small in amount, rate, or level: "the modesty of his political aspirations" Similar limited scopemoderationfairnessacceptabilitysmallnessOpposite grandeur
   • 3. behaviour, manner, or appearance intended to avoid impropriety or indecency: "modesty forbade her to undress in front of so many people" Similar unpretentiousnesssimplicityplainnesslack of pretensioninexpensivenesslack of extravagancedecorumdecorousnessdecencyseemlinessdemurenesssobrietyseveritycoynessproprietydiscreetnessdelicacychastenessvirtueOpposite grandeurimmodestyflamboyance

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   • D

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