Examples of 'false modesty' in a sentence

Meaning of "false modesty"

refers to the act of pretending to be humble or modest, often for the purpose of receiving praise or compliments
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  • Behavior that is intended to seem humble but comes across as fake and unflattering.

How to use "false modesty" in a sentence

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False modesty was never one of his faults.
We do not tolerate false modesty around here.
False modesty will not work here.
I do not have false modesty about this.
I tried to put that down as false modesty.
False modesty does not suit you.
I have absolutely no time for false modesty.
I hate false modesty and hypocrites.
But he took away her false modesty.
False modesty gets on my nerves a lot.
You can stop the false modesty.
From false modesty he believes that it is not right.
She did not hide behind false modesty.
False modesty is better than none.
Some people would think false modesty.

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This is not false modesty but the truth.
Daniel had never practised false modesty.
This is not a false modesty or humility.
I am not saying that with false modesty.
So they use false modesty as a way to please others.
Seemed like a little bit of false modesty.
In this instance false modesty does no favors.
I do not want it to sound like false modesty.
Your false modesty is apparent.
To the devil with false modesty.
False modesty is also a sin.
Can not stand false modesty.
False modesty is a form of arrogance.
There is no need for false modesty.
False modesty is beneath you.
Again with the false modesty.
False modesty is also useless to me.
I do not care for false modesty.
False modesty is for losers.
Let us dispense with false modesty.
False modesty is the best.
There was no room for false modesty.
No false modesty now.
I will do it without pride or false modesty.
There is no false modesty in him.
So this is not the time for false modesty.
I hate false modesty.
Do not get wrapped up in false modesty.
False modesty is annoying.
And do not take that for false modesty.
Avoid false modesty and take credit for your achievements.
He then creates thoughts of false modesty and distrust.
Save the false modesty for the bathroom mirror and listen.
You need to stop with the false modesty.
There is no place for false modesty when you are trying to build a business.

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I shall guard your modesty with my life
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Examples of using False
Four false kings destroying the country
If any of this is false you will regret it
False air because of an open tube joint
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