modesty
નમ્રતા
definition
noun
with typical modesty he insisted on sharing the credit with others
the quality or state of being unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one's abilities.
translation of 'modesty'
મર્યાદા,
નમ્રતા,
શીલ,
વિનય
example
'modesty' forbade her to undress in front of so many people
I have never seen a woman with more 'modesty' and decency than this person.
He hates to appear big-headed, but he knows that false 'modesty' is equally odious.
Is this false 'modesty' , or is there something here worth considering?
'modesty' forbade her to undress in front of so many people
In this respect veiling is considered a trait of feminity, of feminine 'modesty' and virtue.
I'm just trying to get through the day, and that's not just false 'modesty' .
He had shown no false 'modesty' about his ability to avoid the gardener.
To be clear, I'm not opposed to 'modesty' in film if decorum calls for it.
with typical 'modesty' he insisted on sharing the credit with others
They have to leave her shoulders bare but at least her 'modesty' is in tact.
To keep them covered was a matter of decency and 'modesty' .
the 'modesty' of his political aspirations
At the cathedral, Paul and his wife Jenny lived in relative 'modesty' in a part of what was originally built as the bishop's palace.
I thought that the false 'modesty' would stop at university, especially Oxford; after all, we're all good enough to be here, otherwise we wouldn't have been admitted.
Why does it seem like 'modesty' applies more to women than to men?
‘Since Father is unavailable that would be acceptable,’ she ducked her head in a gesture the steward took as maidenly 'modesty' , but actually was meant to hide her smile.
The veil symbolizes the idea of 'modesty' and conveys the lesson that however attractive physical appearances may be, the soul and character are paramount.
He is intelligent, engaging and nimbly treads the line between humility and false 'modesty' .
It's not false 'modesty' , but the viewing nation has had three solid months of me and now they need a break.
They made a decision to take action but, despite the bravery of their actions, they all had a very quiet, unassuming 'modesty' .
But faith in the classical virtues of decorum and 'modesty' remained with him until his death.
‘The idea is that your 'modesty' in dress and behavior is a passport to public space,’ he said.
It is not false 'modesty' ; he just does not know how good he is sometimes.
As usual, Mike's genuine 'modesty' understated his ability, but then he sincerely doubted his talents, even though they were there for all to see.
Many Asian cultural traditions place emphasis on propriety and the observance of strict moral and social conduct, thus 'modesty' and restrained sexuality are valued.
‘You have to forget your humanity, your learned pity and false 'modesty' ,’ he's told.
False 'modesty' is worse - far worse - than false pride.
Raven felt the heat rise again within her, and the blush that crept to her cheeks this time had nothing to do with maidenly 'modesty' .
with typical 'modesty' he insisted on sharing the credit with others
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