MODESTY Synonyms

There are 18 synonyms of the word modesty. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word modesty. (close relations)

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	reserve				verb, nounv, n
	noun • 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 verb • 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
	bashfulness				nounn
	noun • feeling embarrassed due to modesty
	decency				nounn
	noun • the quality of conforming to standards of propriety and morality • the quality of being polite and respectable
	decorum				nounn
	noun • propriety in manners and conduct
	demureness				nounn
	noun • the trait of behaving with reserve and decorum • the affectation of being demure in a provocative way
	diffidence				nounn
	noun • lack of self-confidence
	discreetness				nounn
	noun • knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress • subtly skillful handling of a situation
	humility				nounn
	noun • a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride • a humble feeling
	propriety				nounn
	noun • correct or appropriate behavior
	prudence				nounn
	noun • discretion in practical affairs • knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress
	reticence				nounn
	noun • the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary
	self-restraint				nounn
	noun • exhibiting restraint imposed on the self
	shyness				nounn
	noun • a feeling of fear of embarrassment
	simplicity				nounn
	noun • the quality of being simple or uncompounded • a lack of penetration or subtlety • absence of affectation or pretense • freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort • lack of ornamentation
	tactfulness				nounn
	noun • consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense • Behavior or actions characterized by careful consideration in dealing with others, to avoid giving offense.
	unpretentiousness				nounn
	noun • the quality of being natural and without pretensions
	virtue				nounn
	noun • the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong • any admirable quality or attribute • morality with respect to sexual relations • a particular moral excellence
	modestness				nounn
	noun • the property of being moderate in price or expenditures • freedom from vanity or conceit

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