modesty
kesopanan
definition
noun
with typical modesty he insisted on sharing the credit with others
the quality or state of being unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one's abilities.
example
Girls are expected to display a number of feminine virtues, particularly 'modesty' and chastity.
Raven felt the heat rise again within her, and the blush that crept to her cheeks this time had nothing to do with maidenly 'modesty' .
This may be false 'modesty' or perhaps just a simple human failing.
As usual, Mike's genuine 'modesty' understated his ability, but then he sincerely doubted his talents, even though they were there for all to see.
To keep them covered was a matter of decency and 'modesty' .
I felt it would be a service to those families to provide guidelines regarding 'modesty' and propriety so that such a technique could be done in the most respectful way possible.
To be clear, I'm not opposed to 'modesty' in film if decorum calls for it.
It is not false 'modesty' ; he just does not know how good he is sometimes.
He instead uses words that reflect the traits of humility, 'modesty' , and loving kindness that are a manifestation of his soul.
As an athlete, he violated the codes of 'modesty' and propriety.
the 'modesty' of his political aspirations
I thought that the false 'modesty' would stop at university, especially Oxford; after all, we're all good enough to be here, otherwise we wouldn't have been admitted.
Is it some kind of attempt at demureness and 'modesty' ?
At the cathedral, Paul and his wife Jenny lived in relative 'modesty' in a part of what was originally built as the bishop's palace.
Many Asian cultural traditions place emphasis on propriety and the observance of strict moral and social conduct, thus 'modesty' and restrained sexuality are valued.
His family was quite wealthy, but 'modesty' was what they possessed in great amounts.
with typical 'modesty' he insisted on sharing the credit with others
Her desire is rebellious and demonstrates a strong will hidden beyond a demure and feminine 'modesty' .
the 'modesty' of his political aspirations
'modesty' forbade her to undress in front of so many people
Is the relative 'modesty' of the damages a reflection of the fact that the amount was determined by a judge and not by a jury?
‘The idea is that your 'modesty' in dress and behavior is a passport to public space,’ he said.
I'm just trying to get through the day, and that's not just false 'modesty' .
'modesty' forbade her to undress in front of so many people
It's not false 'modesty' , but the viewing nation has had three solid months of me and now they need a break.
His unassuming 'modesty' would never allow him to think like this, of course, but I think a time and an icon among his peers, is owed a lot by the profession.
Girls and women were shy and had a sense of 'modesty' and propriety.
He is intelligent, engaging and nimbly treads the line between humility and false 'modesty' .
He had shown no false 'modesty' about his ability to avoid the gardener.
He hates to appear big-headed, but he knows that false 'modesty' is equally odious.
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