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