modesty

• Nom féminin désignant la qualité d'une personne qui fait preuve de retenue, d'absence de vanité ou de prétention, ainsi que la décence et la bienséance dans le comportement.

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

indénombrable

1. Freedom from vanityB2formal

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

   Modestie (absence de vanité)

   • 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.

   Synonymesdiffidencehumblenesshumilitylowlinessmeeknessreserveself-effacementunpretentiousness

   Antonymesarroganceboastfulnessconceitegotismhaughtinesspretensionpridevanity

2. Formality and proprietyB2formal

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

   Réserve et bienséance

   • 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.

   Synonymesdecencydecorumdemurenessproprietyrespectabilityseemliness

   Antonymesimmodestyimproprietyindecency