modesty
మోడెస్టీ
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
He instead uses words that reflect the traits of humility, 'modesty' , and loving kindness that are a manifestation of his soul.
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.
They have to leave her shoulders bare but at least her 'modesty' is in tact.
'modesty' forbade her to undress in front of so many people
'modesty' forbade her to undress in front of so many people
It is not false 'modesty' ; he just does not know how good he is sometimes.
He had shown no false 'modesty' about his ability to avoid the gardener.
It's not false 'modesty' , but the viewing nation has had three solid months of me and now they need a break.
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 'modesty' of his political aspirations
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.
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.
To be clear, I'm not opposed to 'modesty' in film if decorum calls for it.
‘The idea is that your 'modesty' in dress and behavior is a passport to public space,’ he said.
But faith in the classical virtues of decorum and 'modesty' remained with him until his death.
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' .
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.
Her desire is rebellious and demonstrates a strong will hidden beyond a demure and feminine 'modesty' .
I have never seen a woman with more 'modesty' and decency than this person.
Is this false 'modesty' , or is there something here worth considering?
I'm just trying to get through the day, and that's not just false 'modesty' .
He hates to appear big-headed, but he knows that false 'modesty' is equally odious.
They made a decision to take action but, despite the bravery of their actions, they all had a very quiet, unassuming 'modesty' .
Yet whenever I hear someone stand up in public with a poem or short story in their hand which they then preface with a lengthy disclaimer about its imperfections, I cannot help sniffing false 'modesty' .
Why does it seem like 'modesty' applies more to women than to men?
His family was quite wealthy, but 'modesty' was what they possessed in great amounts.
‘Welcome,’ the empress said to them, her voice holding false 'modesty' .
In this respect veiling is considered a trait of feminity, of feminine 'modesty' and virtue.
To keep them covered was a matter of decency and 'modesty' .
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.
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