modestness

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A noun referring to the quality of being moderate, unassuming, or not excessive, often in terms of behavior, appearance, or cost.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das die Eigenschaft bezeichnet, bescheiden, maßvoll oder nicht übertrieben zu sein, oft in Bezug auf Verhalten, Aussehen oder Preis.

1. Moderate in price or expenditure B2 formal

   The quality of being reasonably priced or not spending excessively.

   • The modestness of the hotel's rates attracted many budget travelers.
   • His modestness in spending allowed him to save for retirement.
   • The restaurant's modestness was reflected in its affordable menu.

   🇩🇪Genügsamkeit

   Synonyme: frugalityinexpensivenessmoderatenessmodestyreasonableness

   Antonyme: excessextravagancelavishnessluxuryprofligacywastefulness

2. Freedom from vanity or conceit B2 formal

   The quality of not being overly proud or boastful about one's abilities or achievements.

   • Her modestness about her academic achievements was refreshing.
   • Despite his fame, he is known for his modestness and humility.
   • The leader's modestness earned him the respect of his team.

   🇩🇪Bescheidenheit

   Synonyme: diffidencehumblenesshumilitylowlinessmeeknessmodestyself-effacementunpretentiousness

   Antonyme: arroganceboastfulnessconceitegotismhaughtinesshubrispretentiousnessprideself-importancevanity

• modestnesses plural form
• modestnesses' possessive plural form
• modestness's possessive singular form