Modesty

noun

/ˈmɒd.ə.sti/

Word Frequency: 2.7

Definitions

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

2.nounModerate behaviour; reserve.

3.noun(specifically) Pudency, avoidance of sexual explicitness.

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