Modesty

Pronunciation: /ˈmɑːdəstiː/

Modesty (noun)

  1. The habit of not talking too much about your abilities or achievements, and not trying to seem better than others.
  2. The quality of dressing or behaving in a way that avoids showing too much of your body.
  3. A respectful way of thinking that accepts limits and does not claim certainty when you are not sure.

Examples

  • Her modesty kept her from boasting about her success.
  • His modesty made him listen more than he spoke.