modesty
modestia
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.
translation of 'modesty'
noun
moderación,
modestia,
pudor
example
'modesty' forbade her to undress in front of so many people
'modesty' forbade her to undress in front of so many people
Is this false 'modesty' , or is there something here worth considering?
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.
‘The idea is that your 'modesty' in dress and behavior is a passport to public space,’ he said.
‘Since Father is unavailable that would be acceptable,’ she ducked her head in a gesture the steward took as maidenly 'modesty' , but actually was meant to hide her smile.
It is not false 'modesty' ; he just does not know how good he is sometimes.
‘You have to forget your humanity, your learned pity and false 'modesty' ,’ he's told.
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.
They have to leave her shoulders bare but at least her 'modesty' is in tact.
the 'modesty' of his political aspirations
I have never seen a woman with more 'modesty' and decency than this person.
Her desire is rebellious and demonstrates a strong will hidden beyond a demure and feminine 'modesty' .
She had been a rare beauty; there was no point in false 'modesty' .
The fact that he was in a national political debate, where it's all about false 'modesty' and self-aggrandizement, made his acknowledgement all the more remarkable.
He instead uses words that reflect the traits of humility, 'modesty' , and loving kindness that are a manifestation of his soul.
He hates to appear big-headed, but he knows that false 'modesty' is equally odious.
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?
False 'modesty' is worse - far worse - than false pride.
One answer, of course, is 'modesty' both in dress and manner, long the approach of Orthodox Jewish women and now enjoying something of a culture vogue in the U.S.
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.
The veil symbolizes the idea of 'modesty' and conveys the lesson that however attractive physical appearances may be, the soul and character are paramount.
He had shown no false 'modesty' about his ability to avoid the gardener.
the 'modesty' of his political aspirations
I'm just trying to get through the day, and that's not just false 'modesty' .
Girls and women were shy and had a sense of 'modesty' and propriety.
with typical 'modesty' he insisted on sharing the credit with others
Is it some kind of attempt at demureness and 'modesty' ?
To keep them covered was a matter of decency and 'modesty' .
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' .
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