Phrases with «modesty»

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Modesty means to not boast or show off about your abilities, achievements, or appearance. It is about being humble, keeping a moderate opinion of yourself, and not trying to draw too much attention to your own accomplishments or attributes. Full definition

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Sentences with «modesty»

«The houses that get multiple offers,» she said, «are the ones where the sellers err on the side of modesty instead of overreaching. (washingtonpost.com)
Unlike many painters who wield impressive techniques in small - scale work (Tomma Abts, James Siena, Merlin James), De Keyser doesn't compensate for modesty of size with complex compositions or dazzling brushwork. (artinamericamagazine.com)
It probably has to do with a prevailing sense of modesty in American culture, one that's so off - kilter that people refer to their own private parts as wee - wees and hoo - hoos, even to medical professionals. (animals.howstuffworks.com)
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