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:
- assertiveness
- brashness
- loftiness
- pride
- forwardness
- peremptoriness
- pompousness
- pretension
- imperiousness
- assumption
- boldness
- bumptiousness
- haughtiness
- pretension
- superciliousness
- huffiness
- lordliness
- conceit
- brashness
- peremptoriness
- egotism
- superiority
- pompousness
- overconfidence
- huffiness
- aggressiveness
- pretense
- pridefulness
- attitude
- arrogance
- conceit
- aggressiveness
- boldness
- hauteur
- pretense
- pretence
- pridefulness
- presumptuousness
- forwardness
- pomposity
- superciliousness
- presumptuousness
- loftiness
- pomposity
- imperiousness
- lordliness
- haughtiness
- assertiveness
- egoism
- egotism
- pretentiousness
- pretentiousness
- overconfidence
- hauteur
- bumptiousness
- assumption
- egoism
- arrogance
- attitude
- pretence
- superiority
- pride
Synonyms:
- lowliness
- naïveté
- directness
- quietness
- down-to-earthness
- deference
- naïveté
- passivity
- acquiescence
- submissiveness
- compliance
Antonyms:
- scorn
- swagger
- ostentation
- self-conceit
- self-importance
- nerve
- cheekiness
- disdain
- condescension
- audaciousness
- boastfulness
- impudence
- self-centeredness
- swash
- brassiness
- self-satisfaction
- self-conceit
- audaciousness
- self-satisfaction
- vanity
- self-complacency
- sauciness
- temerity
- cheek
- impertinence
- impudence
- self-opinion
- nerve
- self-importance
- boastfulness
- cocksureness
- self-glorification
- self-opinion
- cheekiness
- self-centeredness
- cockiness
- sauciness
- insolence
- temerity
- condescension
- toploftiness
- disdain
- cheek
- ostentation
- self-complacency
- toploftiness
- cocksureness
- vanity
- swagger
- self-glorification
- scorn
- impertinence
- swash
- cockiness
- brassiness
- insolence
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
meekness, humbleness, demureness, humility,lowliness, naïveté , directness, quietness, down-to-earthness, deference
assertiveness, brashness, loftiness, pride, forwardness, peremptoriness, pompousness, pretension, imperiousness, assumption
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.
