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