modesty
noun
mod·es·ty
ˈmä-də-stē 
1
: the quality of not being too proud or confident about yourself or your abilities
She accepted the award with modesty.
2
: propriety in dress, speech, or conduct
The young man was known for his modesty.
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Examples of modesty in a Sentence
She accepted the award with modesty.
He is known for his modesty, an uncommon characteristic for a politician.
There was no false modesty in her victory speech.
the modesty of her clothing
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Notably, precision, integrity, and relative modesty will all be a part of her attire.
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 3 May 2024
The relative modesty of this one was — distinctive.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 23 Apr. 2024
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 3 May 2024
The relative modesty of this one was — distinctive.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 23 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for modesty
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“Modesty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/modesty. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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modesty
noun
mod·es·ty
ˈmäd-ə-stē
: the quality of being modest
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