overmodestly
/ˌoʊvərˈmɑdɪstli/
adverb
- In a way that is excessively humble or reserved about one's own abilities or achievements.
- He overmodestly refused to take credit for the team's success, even though he had done most of the work.
- The scientist overmodestly described her groundbreaking discovery as 'a small step forward.'
- She overmodestly dismissed her award-winning novel as 'just a little story.'
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