modesty

/ˈmɑdəsti/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.