modesty

Definition

  • noun: the quality of being modest
  • noun: freedom from conceit or vanity
  • synonyms: aloofness, altruism, backwardness

Examples

  • He is known for his 'modesty', an uncommon characteristic for a politician.

  • I'll admit 'with all modesty' that I have had a very successful career.

  • There was no false 'modesty' in her victory speech.

Movie quotes

  • (..) and no way to explain. Oh, you made the world! With due respect to the Lord... who made the world in , days... l'd have taken a bit longer... but in all modesty, l would've done it better. Like l said... you always have an answer. Just for you, Toto, l'll tell you a story. (..)
    1988 Cinema Paradiso