modesty
/ˈmɑdəsti/
noun
- The quality of not being too proud or confident about your abilities or achievements.
- Despite his fame, he is known for his modesty and kindness.
- Her modesty prevented her from talking about her award-winning research.
- Modesty is a virtue that many cultures admire.
- The quality of dressing or behaving in a way that avoids attracting sexual attention.
- In some religions, modesty is an important part of worship.
- The school dress code encourages modesty among students.
- She chose a simple dress out of a sense of modesty.
- The quality of being small in size, amount, or scale.
- The modesty of their home did not reflect their wealth.
- The modesty of the budget meant they had to cut some programs.
- He was surprised by the modesty of the company's office.
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