modesty
noun
[ ˈmɒdɪsti ]
• the quality or state of being unassuming in the estimation of one's abilities.
• "with typical modesty he insisted on sharing the credit with others"
Similar:
self-effacement,
humility,
lack of vanity,
lack of pretension,
unpretentiousness,
shyness,
bashfulness,
self-consciousness,
reserve,
reticence,
timidity,
meekness,
Opposite:
boastfulness,
• the quality of being relatively moderate, limited, or small in amount, rate, or level.
• "the modesty of his political aspirations"
• behaviour, manner, or appearance intended to avoid impropriety or indecency.
• "modesty forbade her to undress in front of so many people"
Similar:
unpretentiousness,
simplicity,
plainness,
lack of pretension,
inexpensiveness,
lack of extravagance,
decorum,
decorousness,
decency,
seemliness,
demureness,
sobriety,
severity,
coyness,
propriety,
discreetness,
delicacy,
chasteness,
virtue,
