modesty
ਨਿਮਰਤਾ
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.
example
He instead uses words that reflect the traits of humility, 'modesty' , and loving kindness that are a manifestation of his soul.
‘Welcome,’ the empress said to them, her voice holding false 'modesty' .
His unassuming 'modesty' would never allow him to think like this, of course, but I think a time and an icon among his peers, is owed a lot by the profession.
Why does it seem like 'modesty' applies more to women than to men?
The fact that he was in a national political debate, where it's all about false 'modesty' and self-aggrandizement, made his acknowledgement all the more remarkable.
Is this false 'modesty' , or is there something here worth considering?
Girls and women were shy and had a sense of 'modesty' and propriety.
‘The idea is that your 'modesty' in dress and behavior is a passport to public space,’ he said.
She had been a rare beauty; there was no point in false 'modesty' .
In this respect veiling is considered a trait of feminity, of feminine 'modesty' and virtue.
Many Asian cultural traditions place emphasis on propriety and the observance of strict moral and social conduct, thus 'modesty' and restrained sexuality are valued.
His family was quite wealthy, but 'modesty' was what they possessed in great amounts.
This may be false 'modesty' or perhaps just a simple human failing.
Yet whenever I hear someone stand up in public with a poem or short story in their hand which they then preface with a lengthy disclaimer about its imperfections, I cannot help sniffing false 'modesty' .
He hates to appear big-headed, but he knows that false 'modesty' is equally odious.
One answer, of course, is 'modesty' both in dress and manner, long the approach of Orthodox Jewish women and now enjoying something of a culture vogue in the U.S.
To keep them covered was a matter of decency and 'modesty' .
I have never seen a woman with more 'modesty' and decency than this person.
‘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.
False 'modesty' is worse - far worse - than false pride.
'modesty' forbade her to undress in front of so many people
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' .
Is the relative 'modesty' of the damages a reflection of the fact that the amount was determined by a judge and not by a jury?
He is intelligent, engaging and nimbly treads the line between humility and false 'modesty' .
As an athlete, he violated the codes of 'modesty' and propriety.
To be clear, I'm not opposed to 'modesty' in film if decorum calls for it.
They made a decision to take action but, despite the bravery of their actions, they all had a very quiet, unassuming 'modesty' .
the 'modesty' of his political aspirations
It is not false 'modesty' ; he just does not know how good he is sometimes.
It's not false 'modesty' , but the viewing nation has had three solid months of me and now they need a break.
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