modesty (ˈmɒdəsti)

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🔊 ˈmɒdəsti

Meaning

Meaning: a humble view of oneself

The quality of not boasting about one’s abilities or achievements.

Examples

🗣 Despite her success, she spoke with great modesty.

Etymology

From Latin ‘modestia’ meaning ‘moderation, restraint’.

How & Where It’s Used

Names humility about one’s own qualities.

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Tags: character, virtue

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