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modesty
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/muˈdɛʃtɪə/mo·dés·ti·a
Definition
1The quality of being modest; lack of vanity, presumption, or ostentation; simplicity in behavior and in assessing one's own merits.
Usage examples
“Despite his success, he maintained great modesty. / Her modesty prevented her from accepting the praise.”