Examples of 'modesty' in a sentence
Meaning of "modesty"
modesty (noun): the quality of being unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements
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- The quality of being modest; having a limited and not overly high opinion of oneself and one's abilities.
- Moderate behaviour; reserve.
- Pudency, avoidance of sexual explicitness.
How to use "modesty" in a sentence
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The modesty and shyness my eyes observe.
I shall guard your modesty with my life.
Modesty of demeanor is all that is required of you.
But to maintain modesty is better for them.
Modesty just got run over by a steamroller.
Do not let her modesty fool you.
Metal modesty panel with decorative grooves.
Perhaps it was the modesty of the gesture.
False modesty was never one of his faults.
She was preserved by modesty of the religion.
Some modesty might suit you better.
I tried to put that down as false modesty.
A little modesty might suit you better.
Perhaps put on me best drawers for modesty.
This new modesty of yours is becoming a disease.
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You are gonna work on your modesty now.
Modesty is not exactly his strong suit.
A problem of modesty with the head cover.
Modesty is the most intelligent form of perversion.
A little bit of modesty would not go astray.
Modesty will not get you promoted.
Hijab is symbol of modesty but object of controversy.
Modesty does not pay in the long run.
I did not think to find modesty in somebody so handsome.
His modesty and probity were everywhere acknowledged.
Australians demonstrate modesty as much as they appreciate it.
Modesty in dress and grooming is frequently stressed.
The theme of modesty was a great idea.
Modesty is discreet and avoids harmful curiosity.
Mississippi humility modesty an acceptance of your intellectual.
Modesty goes hand in hand with common sense.
There are rules of modesty in this apartment.
Modesty and humility are closely linked traits.
Was it your modesty that held you.
Modesty is the praise of heaven for peace.
But my view on modesty has really changed.
Modesty will not get you anywhere.
Too much modesty can kill you.
Modesty will not get you far.
I accuse myself of failing in modesty of the eyes.
Shyness and modesty are the virtues of a woman.
I like a person who is not hampered by modesty.
False modesty will not work here.
Statistics on rape and outrage of modesty offences.
Humility and modesty are hardly in your makeup.
Think true love acted simple modesty.
Appropriate modesty depends on context and place.
Quasimodo appeared to experience something of this modesty.
Modesty of means may be preferable to shameful wealth.
I have absolutely no time for false modesty.
