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