modest

• Décrit une personne qui ne met pas en avant ses capacités ou ses réussites, ou quelque chose de modéré en taille, quantité ou qualité.

Describes a person who is unassuming in the estimation of their own abilities or achievements, or something that is moderate in size, amount, or quality.

1. Humble or unassumingB1formal

   Having a moderate or humble opinion of one's own abilities or achievements.

   Modeste, humble

   • Despite his success, he remained modest about his accomplishments.
   • She gave a modest speech, thanking everyone for their support.
   • He is a modest person who never boasts about his wealth.

   Synonymesbashfuldiffidenthumblemeekreservedretiringself-effacingunassumingunpretentious

   Antonymesarrogantboastfulconceitedegotisticalhaughtyimmodestpretentiousproudsuperciliousvain

2. Moderate or not largeB1formal

   Not large in size, amount, or degree; moderate.

   modeste (de taille, quantité ou degré modéré)

   • They live in a modest house in the suburbs.
   • The company reported a modest increase in profits this quarter.
   • She received a modest salary for her first job.

   Synonymeslimitedmoderatereasonableslightsmallunremarkable

   Antonymesampleexcessiveextravagantextremegenerousgrandimmodestlargelavish

3. Decent or properB2formal

   Avoiding extremes in behavior or dress; decent and proper.

   décent, pudique

   • She wore a modest dress to the formal event.
   • He has a modest demeanor that puts people at ease.
   • Modest behavior is often appreciated in traditional settings.

   Synonymesdecentdecorousdemureproperreservedseemly

   Antonymesbrazenimmodestimproperindecentshameless