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modest
What does modest mean?
modest (adjective): not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements; unpretentious, humble.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you pronounce modest?
/ˈmɑdəst/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does modest come from?
From Middle French modeste, from Latin modestus.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “modest” mean?
containing sand or grit; consisting of grit; caused by grit; full of hard particles
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experiencing a sensation of whirling and of being giddy, unbalanced, or lightheaded
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emotionally hardened; unfeeling and indifferent to the suffering/feelings of others
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not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements; unpretentious, humble
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