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