modesty
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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.
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‘The idea is that your 'modesty' in dress and behavior is a passport to public space,’ he said.
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' .
the 'modesty' of his political aspirations
Her desire is rebellious and demonstrates a strong will hidden beyond a demure and feminine 'modesty' .
This may be false 'modesty' or perhaps just a simple human failing.
It's not false 'modesty' , but the viewing nation has had three solid months of me and now they need a break.
Girls are expected to display a number of feminine virtues, particularly 'modesty' and chastity.
with typical 'modesty' he insisted on sharing the credit with others
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.
‘You have to forget your humanity, your learned pity and false 'modesty' ,’ he's told.
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' .
As an athlete, he violated the codes of 'modesty' and propriety.
'modesty' forbade her to undress in front of so many people
She had been a rare beauty; there was no point in false 'modesty' .
Many Asian cultural traditions place emphasis on propriety and the observance of strict moral and social conduct, thus 'modesty' and restrained sexuality are valued.
‘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.
I'm just trying to get through the day, and that's not just false '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' .
This reaction should not be interpreted as false 'modesty' , however.
To keep them covered was a matter of decency and 'modesty' .
Why does it seem like 'modesty' applies more to women than to men?
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' .
In this respect veiling is considered a trait of feminity, of feminine 'modesty' and virtue.
But faith in the classical virtues of decorum and 'modesty' remained with him until his death.
Is it some kind of attempt at demureness and 'modesty' ?
the 'modesty' of his political aspirations
'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.
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