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modesty.

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

7 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈmɒd.ə.sti/
  1. The quality of being modest; having a limited and not overly high opinion of oneself and one's abilities.

    uncountable · usually
  2. Moderate behaviour; reserve.

    uncountable · usually
  3. Pudency, avoidance of sexual explicitness.

    specifically · uncountable · usually
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Middle French modestie, from Latin modestia; equivalent to modest + -y.

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