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