modesty
/ˈmɒd.ə.sti/ · noun
Meaning
- The quality of being modest; having a limited and not overly high opinion of oneself and one's abilities.
- Moderate behaviour; reserve.
- (specifically) Pudency, avoidance of sexual explicitness.
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