Words Like MODESTY
We have put together a list of words that are similar to MODESTY.
9 Alternative Words Similar to modesty
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Prudishness
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Primness
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Grundyism
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Prudery
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10 definitions of modesty
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The quality or state of being modest; that lowly temper which accompanies a moderate estimate of one's own worth and importance; absence of self-assertion, arrogance, and presumption; humility respecting one's own merit.
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Natural delicacy or shame regarding personal charms and the sexual relation; purity of thought and manners; due regard for propriety in speech or action.
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freedom from vanity or conceit
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formality and propriety of manner
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The state or quality of being modest.
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Reserve or propriety in speech, dress, or behavior.
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Lack of pretentiousness; simplicity.
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The quality of being modest; moderation; freedom from exaggeration or excess.
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Retiring disposition or demeanor; disinclination to presumption, ostentation, or self-assertion; unobtrusiveness; reserve proceeding from absence of over-confidence or self-esteem.
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Decorous feeling or behavior; purity or delicacy of thought or manner; reserve proceeding from pure or chaste character.