modesty
Example Sentences
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The artist’s modesty is evident even in the heavily worked late paintings like “Seated Woman.”
“With all humility and modesty, I am the only guy who is capable of doing this because of the scale we have, number one,” Sharma said.
When asked what happened he always replied with factual precision and modesty.
The garment is worn over the head as a display of modesty, but it's not always been welcomed on the football pitch.
From BBC
Our civilization shouldn’t feign excessive humility and modesty while America inspires creative drive.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
