modesty synonyms

modesty

n.

  1. The state of being modest

    humility, unpretentiousness, unassumingness, delicacy, unostentatiousness, reticence, reserve, constraint, unobtrusiveness, self-effacement, meekness; see also courtesy 1, dignity 1, restraint 1.

    Antonyms vanity*, conceit*, egotism*. *

  2. Shyness

    inhibition, timidity, diffidence; see shyness.

  3. Chastity

    decency, innocence, seemliness, celibacy; see chastity, purity 1, virtue 1.

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