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modest

[mod-ist] / ˈmɒd ɪst /
ADJECTIVE
shy
Synonyms
STRONGEST
humble moderate prudent quiet simple unassuming
WEAK
bashful blushing chaste coy demure diffident discreet lowly meek nice proper reserved resigned reticent retiring seemly self-conscious self-effacing sheepish silent temperate timid unassertive unassured unboastful unobtrusive unpresuming unpretending unpretentious withdrawing
Antonyms
STRONGEST
brave complex complicated intricate
WEAK
arrogant assured bold conceited courageous egotistical extraordinary immodest ostentatious presumptuous proud self-confident unabashed unashamed unlimited
ADJECTIVE
limited, ordinary
Synonyms
STRONGEST
humble inexpensive moderate reasonable simple small
WEAK
average cheap discreet dry economical fair inelaborate middling natural plain unadorned unaffected unembellished unembroidered unexceptional unexcessive unextravagant unextreme unobtrusive unornamented unostentatious unpretentious unradical unstudied
Antonyms
STRONGEST
expensive outrageous unreasonable
WEAK
arrogant assured bold brave conceited courageous egotistical extraordinary immodest ostentatious presumptuous proud self-confident unabashed unashamed unlimited

Example Sentences

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While exports could see a modest near-term rebound amid improving U.S.-China relations, any recovery is expected to be more gradual than strong, he added.

From The Wall Street Journal

Consensus forecasts a modest softening in non-farm payrolls alongside a slight decline in the unemployment rate.

From The Wall Street Journal

Despite their modest appearance, these plants can provide critical evidence in criminal investigations.

From Science Daily

The 2023-24 season brought more modest returns domestically as they slipped from sixth to 11th in the Premier League, but they did reach the last 16 of the Europa League.

From BBC

“The U.S. airline industry is preparing for a new year that is projected to benefit from modest capacity increases, a healthy pricing backdrop, and solid U.S. GDP growth,” Deutsche Bank analyst, Michael Linenberg, said.

From Barron's

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.