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