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