Synonyms for Modest
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Words related to "Modest" (adjective) include retiring, unassuming.
Adjective
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
"a modest apartment" "too modest to wear his medals"
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retiringunassuming
not large but sufficient in size or amount
"a modest salary" "modest inflation" "helped in my own small way"
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small
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moderate
free from pomp or affectation
"comfortable but modest cottages" "a simple rectangular brick building" "a simple man with simple tastes"
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unpretentious
not offensive to sexual mores in conduct or appearance
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coydemureovermodestdecentshamefaced
low or inferior in station or quality
"a humble cottage" "a lowly parish priest" "a modest man of the people" "small beginnings"
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humblelowlowlysmall
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inferior
humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
"meek and self-effacing"
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meekmild
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humble
limited in size or scope
"a small business" "a newspaper with a modest circulation" "small-scale plans" "a pocket-size country"
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minorsmallsmall-scalepocket-sizepocket-sized
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limited
Antonyms
immodest
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