False-modesty Definition

noun

Behavior that is intended to seem humble but comes across as fake and unflattering.

Although having a large ego is considered undesirable, at times it is proper to take credit where it is due rather than display false modesty.
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  • quakerishness

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Noun

Singular:
false-modesty
Plural:
false modesties

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