modesty

Meaning

1. (uncountable, usually) The quality of being modest; having a limited and not overly high opinion of oneself and one's abilities.
2. (uncountable, usually) Moderate behaviour; reserve.
3. (specifically, uncountable, usually) Pudency, avoidance of sexual explicitness.

Synonyms

humility

bashfulness

shame

shyness

decency

humbleness

unpretentiousness

coyness

simplicity

purity

reserve

chastity

meekness

self-control

dignity

humble

modestness

pudicity

pudency

diffidence

demureness

timidity

restraint

discretion

mildness

moderateness

moderation

modest

virtue

fidelity

frugality

plainness

politeness

gentleness

deference

submissiveness

unassuming

unassumingness

unobtrusiveness

unpretending

good behavior

very polite

compliance

self control

absence of self-praise

freedom from pride

chasity

maiden liness

pu dency

calm temper

Translations

modestie

modestia

Bescheidenheit

modestia

pudeur

bescheidenheid

modéstia

μετριοφροσύνη

Zurückhaltung

humilité

pudore

Anspruchslosigkeit

σεμνότητα

zedigheid

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈmɒd.ə.sti/

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French modestie, from Latin modestia; equivalent to modest + -y.