when someone doesn't think too highly of themselves for example
Jane: Oh my god Sasha you look GORGEOUS today!
Sasha: Oh wow thank you that's so kind of you :)! But i don't look THAT good. Now you, you look great!
Sasha is modest modesty is usually seen as a good thing as long as the person doesn't think poorly of themselves
Similar to shy but used for old fashion values concerning dress & how revealing.
mod·es·ty (md-st)n.1. The state or quality of being modest.
2. Reserve or propriety in speech, dress, or behavior.
3. Lack of pretentiousness; simplicity.
The opposite of modesty is arrogance or immodesty.
My Name Is Modesty was created in 2003.
Pieces of Modesty was created in 1972.
Modesty Blaise was created in 1963.
Modesty Handicap was created in 1942.
The ISBN of Pieces of Modesty is 0892961724.
The duration of My Name Is Modesty is 1.3 hours.
An antonym for modesty could be arrogance or vanity
He is reported to have said: 'Modesty is not exactly my speciality'.
The abstract noun 'modesty' can be used as the subject of a sentence or a clause, and as the object of a verb or a preposition. Examples: His modesty was evident is his acceptance speech. (subject of the sentence) She is known for her modesty. (object of the preposition 'for')
You don't see modesty in teenagers now a day.holy Prophet (S.A.W) taught us modesty and humilityHere are some examples:"Haven't you ever heard of modesty?!""The word 'modesty' is apparently NOT in your vocabulary."Or if you are interested in what sentences have the word "modest" in them:"You're too modest for your own good.""You're very modest.""She was so modest, she would not take a compliment.""Modesty is important for everyone, especially for women."She would never brag about her accomplishments because she values modesty and humility.
The opposite of modesty is arrogance or immodesty.