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modesty

/ˈmɒd.ə.sti/

Meanings
noun
The quality of being modest; having a limited and not overly high opinion of oneself and one's abilities.

Examples :

"Despite her many awards, her modesty always prevented her from bragging about her achievements. "
character attitude quality moral mind value

Related Words

Illustration prevented

prevented verb

/pɹɪˈvɛntɪd/

To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something).

"I brush my teeth regularly to prevent them from turning yellow."

Illustration achievements

achievements noun

/əˈt͡ʃiːvmənts/

The act of achieving or performing; a successful performance; accomplishment

"Her academic achievements earned her a scholarship to college. "

Illustration delivered

delivered verb

/dɪˈlɪv.əd/ /dɪˈlɪv.ɚd/

To set free from restraint or danger.

"deliver a captive from the prison"

Illustration reproduction

reproduction noun

/ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən/ /ˌriːpɹəˈdʌkʃən/

The act of reproducing new individuals biologically.

"The teacher explained the process of reproduction in plants to her class. "

Illustration abilities

abilities noun

/əˈbɪlətiz/

Suitableness.

"Her artistic abilities made her a perfect fit for the graphic design team. "

Illustration considerable

considerable noun

/kənˈsɪdəɹəbl̩/

A thing to be considered, consideration.

"The teacher emphasized that the considerable of student opinions about the new project was essential before making a decision. "

Illustration avoidance

avoidance noun

/əˈvɔɪdəns/ /əˈvɔɪdنس/

The act of annulling; annulment.

"The avoidance of the school dance was a clear sign of her unhappiness. "

Illustration specifically

specifically adverb

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk.li/

In a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly

"My teacher explained the new math formula specifically for students in the advanced class. "

Illustration moderate

moderate noun

/ˈmɑdəɹeɪt/

One who holds an intermediate position between extremes, as in politics.

"The moderates are the natural advocates of ecumenism against the fanatics of their churches."

Illustration bragging

bragging verb

/ˈbɹaɡɪŋ/

To boast; to talk with excessive pride about what one has, is able to do, or has done; often as an attempt to popularize oneself.

"He kept bragging about his high test score, trying to impress everyone in class. "

Illustration classmates

classmates noun

/ˈklɑːs.meɪts/

A student who is in the same class at school.

"My classmates and I are working on a group project for science. "

Illustration behaviour

behaviour noun

/bɪˈheɪvjə/ /bɪˈheɪvjɚ/

The way a living creature behaves or acts.

"The teacher praised Sarah's good behaviour in class. "