Modestness (Noun)
Meaning 1
Freedom from vanity or conceit.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- Her modestness was evident in the way she downplayed her achievements and credited others for her success.
- The artist's modestness was refreshing in an industry where self-promotion was often the norm.
- Despite being a renowned expert in her field, she remained humble and modestness was a quality that earned her great respect.
- His modestness was inspiring, as he never sought to draw attention to himself, even in the face of great accomplishment.
- The modestness of the famous philanthropist was evident in the way she avoided the spotlight and preferred to work behind the scenes.
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Meaning 2
The property of being moderate in price or expenditures; "the store is famous for the reasonableness of its prices"; "the modestness of the living standards here becomes obvious immediately".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.