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modest.

Not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements; unpretentious, humble.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈmɑdəst/General-American
  1. Not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements; unpretentious, humble.

  2. Small, moderate in size.

    He earns a modest amount of money.
    Her latest novel was a modest success.
  3. Pure and delicate from a sense of propriety.

    modest thoughts or language
  4. Intending to avoid the encouraging of sexual attraction in others.

    especially
Where this word comes from

From Middle French modeste, from Latin modestus.

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