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mod·est
mod·est/ˈmädəst/
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- unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements."he was a very modest man, refusing to take any credit for the enterprise"synonyms: self-effacing, self-deprecating, humble, unpretentious, unassuming, unpresuming, unostentatious, low-key, free from vanity, shy, bashful, self-conscious, diffident, timid, reserved, retiring, media-shy, reticent, quiet, coy, embarrassed, shamefaced, blushing, fearful, meek, docile, mild, apologetic, mim
- (of an amount, rate, or level) relatively moderate, limited, or small."drink modest amounts of alcohol"synonyms: moderate, fair, tolerable, passable, adequate, satisfactory, acceptable, unexceptional, small, light, limited, scanty, skimpy, frugal, meager, sparse
- dressing or behaving so as to avoid impropriety or indecency, especially to avoid attracting sexual attention (typically used of a woman)."the modest women wear long-sleeved dresses and all but cover their faces"
5 days ago · : neither bold nor self-assertive : tending toward diffidence. 2. : arising from or characteristic of a modest nature. 3. : observing the proprieties of dress ...
4 days ago · 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 ...
5 days ago · not large in size or amount, or not expensive: a modest amount of money Their house is quite modest in size.
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2 days ago · in a way that does not show much of the body; in a way that is not intended to attract attention, especially in a sexual way. She is always modestly dressed.
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Sep 23, 2024 · definition 1: the quality of being modest; lack of vanity or pretense. Her modesty prevented her from describing her many accomplishments. synonyms: humility, ...
Aug 15, 2024 · At the core of dressing modestly is reverence for God. Rather than seek to garner attention through appearance, godly women are to seek to glorify God.
Dec 15, 2023 · too unwilling to talk about or recognize your own abilities and achievements : At the risk of sounding over-modest, how should I know who's right?
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Sep 23, 2024 · Definition of 'modest'. modest ... A modest house or other building is not large or expensive. [...].
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Nov 18, 2023 · Modest Meaning - Modesty Examples - Define Modest - IELTS Adjectives - Modest Modesty ...
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Jun 27, 2024 · The only aspect of modesty that fits in this category is that a married woman must cover her hair. We derive this from Numbers 5:18, where the text implies that ...
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