MODESTNESS Synonyms

• the quality of conforming to standards of propriety and morality

• the quality of being polite and respectable

• lack of self-confidence

• a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride

• a humble feeling

• formality and propriety of manner

• something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose

• an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced

• (medicine) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions

• a district that is reserved for particular purpose

• armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency

• the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary

• hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency

• give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

• obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance

• arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance

• the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary

• a feeling of fear of embarrassment

• diffidence about self promotion

• the property of being moderate in price or expenditures

• quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes

• freedom from vanity or conceit

• formality and propriety of manner

• the state of having good sense and sound judgment

• goodness of reason and judgment

• the property of being moderate in price or expenditures

• moderation in expectations

• the quality of being plausible or acceptable to a reasonable person