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modesty
noun as in shyness
Strong matches
Weak matches
Example Sentences
"Saudis love to enjoy, have fun and appreciate life, but always within the boundaries of our religion and our sense of modesty," added Oni.
It’s a sentence that reflects two virtues seemingly antithetical to the movie industry: false modesty and a sweet nature.
There is something special about “Train Dreams” even as its built-in modesty makes it feel awkward to lavish it with excess praise.
“I fail to see why modesty is considered a virtue,” he says with a snort.
Corporate securities filings tout the relative modesty of executive benefits.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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