modesty

• Substantiv, das die Eigenschaft bezeichnet, bescheiden zu sein, also das Fehlen von Eitelkeit oder Selbstüberschätzung sowie Anspruchslosigkeit und Zurückhaltung; teils auch Sittsamkeit und Anstand im Verhalten.

A noun referring to the quality of being modest, encompassing freedom from vanity or conceit, as well as formality and propriety of manner.

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1. Freedom from vanityB2formal

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

   Bescheidenheit

   • Her modesty prevented her from accepting the award with pride.
   • He spoke about his success with genuine modesty.
   • Modesty is often seen as a virtue in many cultures.

   Synonymediffidencehumblenesshumilitylowlinessmeeknessreserveself-effacementunpretentiousness

   Antonymearroganceboastfulnessconceitegotismhaughtinesspretensionpridevanity

2. Formality and proprietyB2formal

   Behavior that is reserved, decent, and conforms to social standards of propriety.

   Anstand

   • She dressed with modesty for the formal event.
   • His modesty in conversation made him a pleasant companion.
   • The culture values modesty in both dress and speech.

   Synonymedecencydecorumdemurenessproprietyrespectabilityseemliness

   Antonymeimmodestyimproprietyindecency