modesty
word
Definition
Modesty is the quality of being humble about your abilities, or behaving and dressing in a way that does not attract too much attention.
Usage & Nuances
'Modesty' covers both personality (not boasting) and behavior/dress (not attracting attention). Can be used in formal/informal contexts. Different from 'shyness' (nervousness), and from 'humility' (broader virtue). Common collocations: 'false modesty', 'display modesty', 'dress with modesty'.
Spanish: modestiaPortuguese (BR): modéstiaPortuguese (PT): modéstiaChinese (Simplified): 谦虚 - 端庄（指穿着或行为）Chinese (Traditional): 謙虛 - 端莊（指穿著或行為）Hindi: विनम्रताArabic: تواضعBengali: নম্রতা - বিনয় - শালীনতাRussian: скромностьJapanese: 謙虚さ - 控えめVietnamese: sự khiêm tốn - sự kín đáoKorean: 겸손 - 단정함Turkish: alçakgönüllülük - tevazu - mütevazılıkUrdu: انکساری - حیاIndonesian: kesopanan - kerendahan hati
Example Sentences
She always shows modesty in her work.
basic
Modesty is important when talking about your achievements.
basic
Many cultures value modesty in dress.
basic
His modesty made everyone respect him even more.
natural
She accepted the prize with genuine modesty.
natural
Don't confuse modesty with lack of confidence.
natural