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modest

/mɒdɪst/ adjective · British & US
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What does modest mean?

adjective

Having or showing a reasonable sense of one's own worth or abilities; not excessive or pretentious. Modest people are humble and unassuming.

Example

"She was a modest person who never sought to draw attention to herself."

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