modesty (Meaning)
modesty (n)
freedom from vanity or conceit
formality and propriety of manner
modesty (n.)
The quality or state of being modest; that lowly temper which accompanies a moderate estimate of one's own worth and importance; absence of self-assertion, arrogance, and presumption; humility respecting one's own merit.
Natural delicacy or shame regarding personal charms and the sexual relation; purity of thought and manners; due regard for propriety in speech or action.
Synonyms & Antonyms of modesty
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
- pompousness
- pomposity
- assertiveness
- egoism
- pomposity
- pretence
- assumption
- loftiness
- superiority
- haughtiness
- pretension
- egotism
- pretence
- huffiness
- superciliousness
- boldness
- imperiousness
- bumptiousness
- presumptuousness
- assertiveness
- attitude
- brashness
- overconfidence
- hauteur
- conceit
- assumption
- boldness
- peremptoriness
- superciliousness
- egotism
- huffiness
- brashness
- forwardness
- hauteur
- presumptuousness
- pretense
- lordliness
- pridefulness
- aggressiveness
- aggressiveness
- pride
- forwardness
- loftiness
- pretense
- pretension
- pridefulness
- overconfidence
- imperiousness
- attitude
- arrogance
- pompousness
- conceit
- haughtiness
- peremptoriness
- egoism
- lordliness
- bumptiousness
- arrogance
- superiority
- pride
- pretentiousness
- pretentiousness
Synonyms:
- passivity
- directness
- down-to-earthness
- naïveté
- acquiescence
- compliance
- naïveté
- submissiveness
- deference
- lowliness
- quietness
Antonyms:
- temerity
- boastfulness
- temerity
- condescension
- self-complacency
- self-centeredness
- self-glorification
- cockiness
- insolence
- impudence
- cheek
- scorn
- swagger
- nerve
- nerve
- self-opinion
- self-satisfaction
- sauciness
- brassiness
- cheekiness
- audaciousness
- cocksureness
- cheekiness
- self-opinion
- brassiness
- toploftiness
- self-conceit
- disdain
- self-centeredness
- condescension
- insolence
- disdain
- scorn
- boastfulness
- cocksureness
- vanity
- ostentation
- impertinence
- swash
- self-conceit
- self-importance
- audaciousness
- cheek
- vanity
- self-glorification
- self-importance
- sauciness
- impertinence
- cockiness
- swagger
- ostentation
- self-complacency
- toploftiness
- impudence
- self-satisfaction
- swash
modesty Sentence Examples
- Her modest demeanor belied her extraordinary talents.
- Despite his success, he maintained a remarkable level of modesty.
- The modest cottage stood in stark contrast to the opulent mansion nearby.
- Her modest dress concealed a stunning figure.
- The modest proposal was met with skepticism and resistance.
- His modesty prevented him from bragging about his accomplishments.
- The modest sum he earned was enough to sustain his family.
- The modest proposal failed to gain traction due to its lack of ambition.
- She avoided ostentatious displays, preferring modesty in all aspects of her life.
- The modest gesture of a simple handshake conveyed sincerity and respect.
FAQs About the word modesty
freedom from vanity or conceit, formality and propriety of mannerThe quality or state of being modest; that lowly temper which accompanies a moderate estimate o
demureness, humility,meekness, humbleness, passivity, directness, down-to-earthness, naïveté , acquiescence, compliance
pompousness, pomposity, assertiveness, egoism, pomposity, pretence, assumption, loftiness, superiority, haughtiness
Her modest demeanor belied her extraordinary talents.
Despite his success, he maintained a remarkable level of modesty.
The modest cottage stood in stark contrast to the opulent mansion nearby.
Her modest dress concealed a stunning figure.
