modesty
Tevazu
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
gösterişsizlik,
tevazu,
alçakgönüllülük,
iffet,
ılımlılık
example
He instead uses words that reflect the traits of humility, 'modesty' , and loving kindness that are a manifestation of his soul.
To be clear, I'm not opposed to 'modesty' in film if decorum calls for it.
This may be false 'modesty' or perhaps just a simple human failing.
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.
Many Asian cultural traditions place emphasis on propriety and the observance of strict moral and social conduct, thus 'modesty' and restrained sexuality are valued.
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?
To keep them covered was a matter of decency and 'modesty' .
Girls and women were shy and had a sense of 'modesty' and propriety.
‘Welcome,’ the empress said to them, her voice holding false 'modesty' .
‘The idea is that your 'modesty' in dress and behavior is a passport to public space,’ he said.
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' .
Is it some kind of attempt at demureness and 'modesty' ?
He had shown no false 'modesty' about his ability to avoid the gardener.
'modesty' forbade her to undress in front of so many people
the 'modesty' of his political aspirations
Girls are expected to display a number of feminine virtues, particularly 'modesty' and chastity.
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.
The veil symbolizes the idea of 'modesty' and conveys the lesson that however attractive physical appearances may be, the soul and character are paramount.
with typical 'modesty' he insisted on sharing the credit with others
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.
They have to leave her shoulders bare but at least her 'modesty' is in tact.
with typical 'modesty' he insisted on sharing the credit with others
They made a decision to take action but, despite the bravery of their actions, they all had a very quiet, unassuming 'modesty' .
This reaction should not be interpreted as false 'modesty' , however.
But faith in the classical virtues of decorum and 'modesty' remained with him until his death.
False 'modesty' is worse - far worse - than false pride.
‘You have to forget your humanity, your learned pity and false 'modesty' ,’ he's told.
It is not false 'modesty' ; he just does not know how good he is sometimes.
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.
I'm just trying to get through the day, and that's not just false 'modesty' .
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